In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

Centennial, CO — The National Hearing Conservation Association’s new guide on fit testing hearing protection explains the importance of fit tests and features step-by-step instructions for ...

Washington — Citing technological advancements, a recent NIOSH policy update calls on employers to use “individual, quantitative fit testing” to assess the effectiveness of workers’ hearing protection ...

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.

The Department of Defense will soon require fit testing for hearing protection to guard against future hearing loss and maintain fitness for duty. Without hearing protection, service members and DOD ...

The Department of Defense is forging ahead to implement the expanded hearing protector fit testing requirement that now covers noise-exposed service members and civilian employees. An update to the ...

A critical advancement in workplace hearing conservation. Recognized as a best practice. While HPFT is noted to not be required under OSHA’s Occupational Noise Exposure standards, the Bulletin ...

Dr. Christi Haynes and Alexa Gough bring clinical and commercial expertise to Soundtrace's unified platform for hearing testing, noise monitoring, and hearing protection fit testing "This industry has ...

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. In the U.S., 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, placing them at risk of injuries that can ...