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Courses
E·A·R Hearing Conservation Seminars - brought to you by E-A-R™ and Peltor™, and 3M™ Brands
There's no better way to educate yourself and your staff about the current regulations, equipment choices, employee training programs and legal issues related to noise hazards and hearing conservation. Conducted by two of the industry's most respected hearing experts, these day-long seminars discuss, in detail, how to asses noise problems and properly protect your employees. We've learned a lot in 30 years of research and development of hearing protection devices, and this is your opportunity to share that knowledge. Seminars focus on practical and applied solutions rather than highly technical matters. The topics covered are valuable to anyone involved in hearing conservation, from plant managers and insurance carriers to CAOHC technicians and occupational hearing conservation program team members.
Occupational Hearing Conservation Training (CAOHC approved)
These courses are designed to train nursing, allied medical, and industrial personnel to perform pure tone air conduction hearing tests and other associated duties of the Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) as a member of the occupational hearing conservation team. All participants will have ample opportunity to practice hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty. The Course Director is Ted Madison, M.A., CCC-A Audiologist, 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division. For additional information and online registration, click on the course/date link above.
Conducted through the University of Minnesota Midwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety,
2221 University Avenue SE,
Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55414
E-mail: mcohs@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-4515
Toll-free: (800) 493-2060
Fax: (612) 626-4525
Free On-Site Hearing Conservation Training from HEAR FORCE TRAINING
HEAR FORCE is our staff of experienced trainers, all of whom have received CAOHC technician certification, who will come to your location and help insure that your hearing conservation program runs at optimum efficiency to get the best results possible for you and your employees. Topics include - How the Ear Works, Effects of Noise, Annual Noise Testing, Purposes and Types of Hearing Protectors and the Fit & Care of Protectors. HEAR FORCE Training meets annual OSHA requirement 1910.95. To schedule a HEAR FORCE Training for your employees, please click here www.hearforcetraining.com and complete the short request form.
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
Course Director (CD) workshops are sponsored by CAOHC twice a year to keep CDs current on the state of the art in hearing conservation and CAOHC accreditation requirements. The courses are taught by members of the CAOHC board. For additional information on Course Director Workshops and Professional Supervisor Courses visit CAOHC's website. You must be a CD or intending to become certified as a CD in order to attend the Course Director Workshop.
Webinars Archives
From time to time 3M will present on-line seminars. Stay tuned to the Hearing Conservation Home Page to learn of future events. Past seminars may be accessed at the links below.
NRRs vs. Fit-Test Numbers: Best Practice Recommendations and an Update on EPA Activities
Taught December 9, 2010
Hot Topics in Hearing Protection: An expert shares what you need to know
Taught June 19 and 26, 2008
Conferences
National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)
Annual Conference, February 23-25, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana
Best annual event for those with interests focused in hearing conservation/hearing loss prevention. Conference includes workshops, platform lectures, poster papers, exhibitions, and related events. Visit the NHCA web site for the latest details, the complete schedule, and also to learn what happened in 2010.
AudiologyNow 2012
Academy Research Conference (ARC), March 28, 2012, Boston, MA
Noise - Induced Hearing Loss: From Basic Biology to Prevention
Noise-induced hearing loss is a major public health issue, worldwide. This one-day conference will bring together leading scientists and clinicians to discuss clinically-important advances in topics ranging from the basic biology of noise-induced injury to its evaluation, prevention and treatment.
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Annual Conference and Exposition (AIHce), June 16 - 21, 2012 Indianapolis, Indiana
The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo is the “must attend” event for thousands of industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. Visit the AIHA web site for the latest details.
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