On February 5-7, 2026, come together with colleagues at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel in Fort Worth, TX to engage with and learn from fellow industry professionals, visit with the organizations who support the association, learn about new products and services, AND get your CEUs! Click here to Learn More
Read More >>Celebrate 50 Years of Leadership: Nominate for NHCA Awards by Oct. 15 Celebrate excellence in hearing conservation by nominating a colleague for an NHCA award today! Don’t miss the chance to recognize those making a real impact in the field. Explore the award descriptions linked below to see which category fits your nominee. NHCA awards are…
Read More >>Did you know that video gaming and esports can put hearing health at risk? At the NHCA Fall Virtual Educational Summit, Dr. Lauren Dillard from the Medical University of South Carolina will present: Sound-Induced Hearing Loss and Gaming. This session explores: WHO’s “Make Listening Safe” initiative Evidence linking gaming to unsafe listening practices Global efforts…
Read More >>Your Best Deal: NHCA Membership + Fall Virtual Summit Access Join the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for our Fall Virtual Educational Summit. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or registering a team, NHCA makes participation in the Fall Virtual Summit affordable. Special Pricing Includes: Students: Just $50 Join &…
Read More >>Join the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for our Fall Virtual Educational Summit. This one-day event brings together leading experts to explore hearing loss prevention, occupational audiology, and innovative technologies shaping the field. Highlights include: Keynote Address: The Brain at Work – Neuroscience and Prevention in Today’s High-Risk Environments with…
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The Age of Derating is Over: Embracing Hearing Protector Fit Testing within Hearing Conservation Programs By: Devon Kulinski, Audiologist and NHCA Expert Hearing Conservation Programs (HCPs) have evolved significantly over the past decade, with technological innovations reshaping how we protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Custom-molded, extended-wear and electronic hearing protection offer increased comfort and performance.…
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By: Amanda Miller, Contributor In today’s industrial environments, outdated practices like derating hearing protection devices (HPDs) are no longer sufficient. It’s time to adopt smarter, more personalized hearing safety strategies—starting with hearing protection fit-testing. Why Fit-testing Matters More Than Ever When it comes to hearing protection, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, as everyone’s anatomy is unique. Even devices…
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Labeling High-Noise Zones for Hearing Protection Compliance By: Henry Verdine, Contributor In loud industrial environments, danger isn’t always visible—it’s audible. Prolonged exposure to high levels of occupational noise can lead to irreversible hearing loss, elevated stress and greater risk of accidents due to impaired communication or distraction. For safety managers, prevention goes beyond distributing hearing protection. It…
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Industrial hygienists and other OEHS professionals routinely measure worker exposures to airborne contaminants such as respirable dust and also to noise. Performing air sampling and noise monitoring—sometimes simultaneously—requires the right tools and a clear understanding of how to use them. Dusty Ott, CIH, SKC’s Corporate Industrial Hygienist, discusses some of the tools for air sampling…
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“OHD is honored to develop and supply technologies that help organizations protect their employees and maintain compliance. We participate in and appreciate the efforts to advance regulation, while promoting economic growth.” Stephanie Lynch, Senior Research and Technology Manager at OHD Background & History OSHA estimates approximately 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging occupational…
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Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
