By: Rick Farrell, Contributor The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels annually. Employees across all industries are vulnerable to the effects of noise pollution. However, those in industrial workplaces—mechanics, factory workers, construction workers, etc. —must take extra precautions to stay safe and reduce…
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“Earning a living should not come at the expense of hearing loss.” – William Donovan, OSHA Acting Regional Administrator Overlooking prolonged noise exposure is an expensive proposition. According to the CDC, hearing loss is the third-most common chronic physical ailment in adults, after hypertension and arthritis. Nearly one in 10 people endure noise levels at…
Read More >>By J. Andrew Merkley, AuD, CCC-A, CPS/A CAOHC Council Chair As of August 2023, the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) celebrates its 50th anniversary of promoting best practices in occupational hearing conservation across the United States. The origin of the Council dates back to the mid 1960’s when the American Association of…
Read More >>Communication is key! We have two immediate openings that are critical for communicating to our NHCA members and the entire field of hearing conservation. This happens through our newsletters, Website and targeted communications. First, we are seeking a Director of Communication (DOC) to finish out the current term ending in February 2025. This volunteer will…
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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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“The OSHA 1910.95 standard provides necessary procedures to ensure safety from occupational noise exposure. Spartan product line by Larson Davis promotes hearing safety with accurate noise measurements, simplifying OSHA 1910.95 compliance and helping employers maintain hearing health in the workplace.” Dan Wilding, Larson Davis, https://larsondavis.com/applications/industrial-hygiene/spartan-series, 716-926-8243 The Occupational Noise Exposure mandate (OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.95)…
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Hearing Protection – Risk of Overprotection By: Susan Cooper, CavCom, Audiologist/Vice President and National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Expert Do you find employees frequently removing hearing protectors in noisy areas when trying to communicate? Do workers resist wearing earplugs or earmuffs because they feel isolated from their surroundings—even unsafe? Despite best intentions, it is possible…
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This event will feature fantastic sessions with objectives including: Increase knowledge regarding the evidence-based use of hearing protector fit testing. Identify supports and barriers to fit testing implementation in occupational settings and develop solutions for overcoming barriers. Advance hearing protector fit testing as the best practice in hearing loss prevention programs. Discussion will be an…
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Quick and convenient dispensing of all your favorite corded earplugs is now a reality. New easy refill lid allows for quick dump & go refilling, 400 pair capacity means less time going back and forth to resupply. The antimicrobial additive reduces the ability of microorganisms such as virus, bacteria, fungus to live on the catch…
Read More >>Global occupational hygiene and workplace hazard monitoring expert, Casella, has launched its enhanced 620 sound level meter to help protect more workers from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The new device offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, providing users with a greater understanding of noise in the workplace and easier, faster ways to record measurement data. About 24% of the hearing, tinnitus or…
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