Hearing Loss Prevention Seminar

  •  March 16, 2017
     7:30 am - 4:15 pm

Administration of a comprehensive and effective hearing conservation/hearing loss prevention program consists of more than merely purchasing and dispensing hearing protectors. Audiometric testing, education, motivation and program evaluation are but a few of the additional important aspects of an overall program. This seminar will review these issues and others in a practical and realistic manner, providing state-of-the-art recommendations to ensure protection of the worker and compliance with the law.

Emphasis will be placed upon an understanding of how hearing protectors function, how they are tested and rated, how they perform in the real world and how they affect employees’ ability to function on their jobs. Commercially available products will be discussed with respect to their performance and selection, fit, use and care. The emerging technique of fit testing will also be explored.

Successful implementation of a program via education, motivation, supervision and team work will be stressed. Effective use of annual audiometric testing, identification of standard threshold shifts (STSs), determination of work relatedness and take-home training skills will also be examined.

Seminar Topics Include:
– Detection and noise monitoring
– Health effects related to noise exposure
– Using noise exposure data
– Training tips and resources with an emphasis on motivation and take-home tools
– Selection, fitting, use and care of hearing protectors
– Communication in noise

The event is FREE but registration is required.  Click here for details.

Venue:   Hilton San Antonio Airport

Address:
611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78216, United States