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Tag Archives: hearing loss
Workplace INTEGRA develops iPhone App!
For .99 you can purchase the STS Calculator App from Workplace INTEGRA. Developed by our President, David J. Pinchot, I.E., this clever App will provide a quick analysis to determine a Standard Threshold Shift. Simply use your iPhone and open the App icon … Continue reading
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Tagged App, hearing checks, hearing loss, hearing protection, iPhone, occupational noise exposure, OSHA, Standard Threshold Shift, STS, Workplace INTEGRA
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How Hearing Works
by: Hearing Health Foundation Hair cells in the inner ear convert sound information into electrical signals that enable the brain to “hear” the outside world. Hearing loss is permanent when the hair cells are damaged. Click here to see a … Continue reading
2 Loud Crew? Bloomberg targets NYC teens who blast music through their ear buds
By M. Alex Johnson, staff writer, NBC News New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — who banned 16-ounce sodas, trans fats in restaurants and public smoking — has a new bug in his ear: young people who play their music too … Continue reading
NIOSH and NHCA present 2013 Safe–in–Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss. This year’s winners come from the manufacturing sector … Continue reading
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Tagged hearing loss, hearing protection, INTEGRAfit, NIOSH, NIOSH training, OSHA, sound, Workplace INTEGRA
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Pain Relievers Reduce Headaches but Increase Hearing Loss in Women
Source: The Hearing Journal, November 2012-Vol 65-Issue 11 by Matthew Coleman Have a headache? Pop two aspirin. It is second nature to reach for pain relievers, but could there be consequences from popping these pills too frequently? The link between … Continue reading
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Tagged hearing loss, hearing loss in women, NSAIDs, pain relievers and headaches
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INTEGRAfit- Fit Testing For Hearing Protection- Take a Look!
Frequently Asked Questions on INTEGRAfit For more information: http://www.INTEGRAfit.com/ E Mail: info@wpintegra.com Call: 888-WPI-0001 Bookmark on Delicious share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser
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Tagged fit testing, hearing accuracy, hearing loss, hearing protection, INTEGRAfit, loud, sound, Workplace INTEGRA
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OSHA to host stakeholder conversation on occupational hearing loss
Blog source: http://osha.gov/ OSHA will host an informal stakeholder meeting to solicit comments and suggestions on occupational hearing loss prevention. The purpose of OSHA’s public meeting is to provide a forum and gather information from protective equipment and feasible … Continue reading
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Tagged hearing conservation program practices, hearing loss, OSHA stakeholder meeting, workplace engineering controls
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Hearing Protection Devices and Speech
The following is an excerpt of an inquiry from a Workplace INTEGRA client to our Director of Audiology, George Cook, Au. D., CCC-A. Edits were made to conceal the client’s identity and employee name. Dr. Cook, I have a … Continue reading
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Tagged attenuation, hearing loss, hearing muffs, musician's hearing protectors
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NIOSH/NHCA Joint Hearing Protection Supplement Published
The supplemental issue of the International Journal of Audiology highlights research that was presented at NHCA’s 35th Annual Conference last year. Feb 05, 2011 NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association have teamed to produce a supplemental issue of the … Continue reading
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Tagged hearing loss, hearing loss prevention for musicians, hearing protection, minimizing hazardous sounds, occupational noise exposure
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Hollywood-style special effects give N.C. girl new ear
Photo from The Anaplastology Clinic. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 (Updated 7:15 am) By Lauran Neergaard Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elise Lutz never let her friends see what was left of her ear. She’d carefully style her long hair … Continue reading
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Tagged Anaplastology Clinic, atresia, ear, hearing, hearing loss, Workplace INTEGRA
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