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Our Approach — How We Serve |
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Measuring Success
Effective programs to prevent hearing loss have as a foundation a noise control plan and a campaign for hearing health awareness.
Characteristics of the successful Hearing Conservation Program include:
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Reliable sound exposure monitoring
- Disciplined audiometric testing and evaluation
- Managed noise control plan
- Effective worker awareness training
- Documentation and tracking of key program progress indices
Our model noise control plan consists of a three-element process:
- Standardize the procurement of quiet equipment
- Implement a methodology to define noise control priorities for existing sources
- Develop a support system of standard practice to address recurring noise problems and a method of integrating controls into the production environment.
Hearing Health Awareness acknowledges that hearing loss is:
- a worker health/wellness issue
- a safety issue
- and a productivity issue
A worker’s hearing ability has an effect on the functionality and ultimate performance of that worker. The ability to hear and act on verbal instructions, warning signals, and other communication is a major
factor in the worker’s ability to perform.
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Within the framework of existing Hearing Conservation Programs exists the means to raise worker awareness and promote self protective action.
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