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Author: Garry G. Gordon, M.S., CEO, EAR, Inc., Boulder, CO. Article also published in Safety and Health magazine. Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use? Traditionally, the verification of how well an ear protector (earmuffs or earplugs) attenuates has been conducted under laboratory standards that resulted in reporting a noise reduction rating. The resulting NRR score simply implied the expected attenuation when the product was properly installed at the time of use. Eventually, it became recognized that numerous
There’s something magical about being at a live concert. The energy of the crowd, the pounding rhythm of the music, and the excitement of seeing your favorite artist create memories that last a lifetime. What most people forget about live performances, though, is that there’s a hidden risk: hearing damage. Concerts typically reach sound levels of 100 decibels or more—high enough to cause lasting harm to your ears in just a few minutes. Symptoms like ringing ears or muffled hearing
Authors: Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP, Robert Traynor Audiology, LLC, Fort Collins, CO. Garry G. Gordon, M.S., CEO, EAR, Inc., Boulder, CO. Dennis Colucci, Au.D., Auditory Disorders and Balance Laboratory, Inc., Dana Point, CA. Article also published in Workplace Material Handling and Safety magazine. INTRODUCTION Since the 1970s, verification of the noise reduction (attenuation) provided by hearing protection devices (HPDs), using research level standards, resulted in the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). This NRR designation is a laboratory-derived single-number designed
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By: Robert M. Traynor and Garry G. GordonArticle first published in Workplace Material Handling and Safety magazine. In today’s culture there are always workers that sue companies for alleged injuries incurred in the workplace. Even though there is an active hearing conservation program in place there can be a lawsuit for hearing loss and tinnitus. The hearing conservation program manager, in coordination with a Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation- (CAOHC) certified professional supervisor, may offer an impeccable example
Digital Otoscope for Pet Health Care Get a head start on your pet’s ear health today. BeBird Note 5 Digital Otoscope for PetsEspecially for Pet Owners: Digital Otoscope and Hearing Screener Bundle As devoted pet owners, we always strive to ensure the health and well-being of our furry friends. One of the challenges we often face is detecting and understanding health issues that aren’t immediately visible, especially in areas like the ears or other hard-to-reach spots. Whether it’s identifying the
BY GARRY G. GORDON, M.S. AUDIOLOGIST/ INSTRUCTOR www.earinc.com According to U.S. News and World Report, statistics from the National Heart Interview Survey show that from 1971 to 1990 hearing problems among young people ages 45 to 65 increased 26 percent, and among those ages 18-44 hearing deficiencies grew by 17 percent. Another study conducted in Alameda County, California over a period of three decades indicated hearing loss for men between the ages of 50 – 59 leapt by more than
In today’s global environment, the ramifications of excessive noise exposure could not be more apparent. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), unaddressed hearing loss is the third most common health disability—ahead of diabetes, vision loss or cancer. The two primary factors causing hearing loss are excessive noise exposure and aging-related presbycusis.1 Traditionally, reaching 65 years of age meant a person had become an “old timer,” ready for retirement. Due to better healthcare and knowledge of successful medical treatments, the
