Hearing Conservation Programs
Occupational health resources related to hearing conservation programs.
How Employee Satisfaction with Hearing Testing Drives OSHA Compliance
Safety climate research connects employee experience with hearing testing directly to OSHA compliance outcomes — including an 11% reduction in hearing loss…
SHOEBOX — Occupational Health Testimonials
Hear directly from occupational health professionals about their experience using SHOEBOX for workplace hearing testing programs.
How a Safety Manager Took Control of OSHA-Compliant Hearing Testing
Watch a real-world walkthrough of how a safety manager streamlined their occupational hearing testing program to achieve full OSHA compliance using SHOEBOX…
Who else is typically part of an occupational hearing conservation team?
Beyond the Professional Supervisor and Audiology Reviewer, several roles contribute to a well-functioning Hearing Conservation Program. The Program Manager (often an EHS…
What role does noise-induced hearing loss risk play across different industries — and are all industries equally affected?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is distributed unevenly across industries, with some sectors carrying significantly higher risk than others. Mining, construction, manufacturing, and…
What is the hierarchy of controls for occupational noise, and why does it matter for hearing conservation program design?
OSHA’s approach to noise hazard management follows the standard industrial hygiene hierarchy of controls. Engineering controls — physical modifications to equipment, processes,…
What must OSHA’s required annual training for hearing conservation programs cover?
Annual training is one of the five mandatory components of an OSHA-compliant hearing conservation program, required for all employees whose noise exposures…
What is a Hearing Conservation Program, and when is an employer required to establish one?
A Hearing Conservation Program is a coordinated set of employer-administered activities designed to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in workers exposed to hazardous…
OSHA Compliance: Simplifying Occupational Hearing Testing
A practical guide to building an OSHA-compliant in-house audiometric testing program — without a sound booth, without a mobile testing truck, and…
How to Keep Your Employee Personal and Healthcare Data Safe From Costly Cyberattacks
Business runs on data and the procedures that safely store and manage it. Here's what you need to know about hearing conservation…
SHOEBOX PureTest: Adding Hearing Testing to the Occupational Health Services You Offer
Workplace health and safety service providers work tirelessly to ensure their clients comply with OSHA regulations. Here's what you need to know…
SHOEBOX for Occupational Hearing Testing: Becoming Mainstream
It wasn’t always easy being the new kid on the block. Here's what you need to know about occupational hearing testing and…