Learning Objectives

After attending this workshop participants will be able to . . .

• Define the roles and responsibilities of Professional supervisors of audiometric monitoring in occupational hearing conservation programs (OHCP).
• Recognize key factors in the review process of occupational audiometric databases including definition of
  • Problem audiograms
  • Revising baselines
  • Determining work-related hearing change
• Become familiar with the federal standards and regulations that apply to hearing conservation programs
• Understand the pathophysiology of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and interactions between noise and other agents.
• Identify the medical and legal aspects of managing audiometric monitoring components of an OHCP.
• Recognize "best practices" of OHCP management, including essential elements of a quality hearing conservation program, program audits, evaluations and resources.
• Differentiate between regulatory compliance and "best practices " for prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.