Dr. Haynes is the Lead Occupational Audiologist at SHOEBOX Ltd., contributing her expertise since 2019. Committed to optimizing Hearing Conservation Programs, she provides essential audiological ...

Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

OSHA's first line of defense against hazardous noise involves engineering and administrative controls on equipment or manufacturing processes. If these fail, the Occupational Noise Exposure Standard ...

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing problems—such as hearing loss and tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears—are the leading conditions for service-connected disability ...

Using proactive terms in your safety program like hearing loss prevention and hearing conservation is a great way to increase awareness of this important Using proactive terms in your safety program ...

Exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, employees whose job tasks require them to be ...

Work-related hearing loss is a critical health and safety issue. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable, but once acquired it is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, preventative measures have ...

This program establishes procedures to eliminate potential noise exposures through effective engineering and administrative controls. Hearing protection must be used when effective engineering and ...

It is the policy of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to ensure safe and healthy learning, research, work, entertainment and student living environments for faculty, staff, students and visitors.