Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)

Building a Solid HC Program

 

Program Basics

ARTICLES: 

Intro to Fit Testing for Hearing Protection
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Understanding the First Steps in Managing a HC Program
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What Makes a Successful HC Program
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INFO GRAPHICS

Fit Testing Basics and Flow Chart - click here to download

The Hidden Toll of Noise Exposure Chart - click here to download

VIDEOS:

 VIDEO: Implementation of a Successful Hearing Conservation Training. (23 min.) Part 1.

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This video was developed by Council member
Mindy Guillory BSN, RN, COHN-S/CM, CEAP, SAP

VIDEO: Motivation Techniques. (25 min.) Part 2.

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PODCASTS:

Noise Controls - meet Terry Tyson, a CAOHC subject matter expert, 20 min.
Complementary of EARMARK HEARING CONSERVATION
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TRAINING:

CAOHC Certification Training:
Be sure to click on the Training For Your Entire HC Team tab or click here for training courses and details on which options are best for your team.

Hearing Protector Fit Testing:
Hearing protector fit testing is a procedure used to measure the amount of noise reduction provided by a specific hearing protector on an individual worker. It is a quantitative way to make sure the individual fit of the hearing protector will protect the wearer enough. It is also a powerful tool for training, which is critical for hearing protectors to be worn correctly. Click here for a document that explains why fit testing is important, and provides step-by-step instructions for successfully performing fit testing. It was developed by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Hearing Loss Prevention Cross-Sector Council and is hosted exclusively by NHCA.

About Regulation:

VIDEOS COVERING REGULATION:

OSHA and the Occupational Noise Standards: Your Questions Answered
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Understanding OSHA's Approach to Noise and Hearing Conservation Enforcement
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For the Construction Industry:

PODCASTS:

Preventing Hearing Loss in Construction and Demolition, 14 min.
Complementary of ASSP
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