SoundGear Debuts Shield Digital Hearing Protection
Summary:Starkey’s SoundGear division has introduced Shield, a compact and lightweight hearing...
Summary:Starkey’s SoundGear division has introduced Shield, a compact and lightweight hearing...
According to the new study, about 40 million US adults aged 20-69 have hearing damage in one or both ears that may be due to noise exposure. CDC found that more half (53%) of those report no exposure to loud noise at work. Based on the information they provided, researchers believe their exposure to loud sounds comes from everyday activities in their homes and communities.
Danny Wimmer Presents, an independent music festival producer, announced a partnership with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs, which are designed to protect the hearing of live music fans. Vibes earplugs are being given to all VIP ticket-holders at the Louder Than Life music festival on October 1-2.
Smart Diagnostic Devices has released a new cloud-based audiogram database management system, SmartMove Cloud, for the occupational health hearing conservation industry. SmartMove Cloud is said to be secure, simple, accessible, and easy to use.
Read MoreHoneywell announced the release of its Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Toolbox application for the iPad that was developed in cooperation with audiologists and safety professionals as an easily accessible resource of interactive tools and educational materials for safety managers to use in support of workplace hearing safety programs.
Read MoreBenson Medical Instruments, which designs and manufactures audiometers, spirometers, and software to manage hearing conservation and occupational spirometry programs for companies, has announced a new ID masking feature in its software for occupational hearing tests that helps protect employees’ private data.
Read MoreMelbourne-based indie musician and research audiologist Siobhan McGinnity has set up the Musicians for Hearing charity to help improve the hearing health of the Melbourne music community, and to raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreConducting, monitoring, and reporting the results of hearing conservation tests can challenge occupational health practitioners. The Report Builder feature of the CCA-200mini Plus computer-controlled audiometer can save administrative time and effort.
Read MorePacking earplugs along with sunscreen is a good idea this summer, says the Better Hearing Institute, which provides 6 tips to help people protect their hearing from noisy summer activities that can cause damage.
Read MoreThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) produced an infographic that provides tips to help people protect their hearing while enjoying fireworks and concerts this July 4th.
Read MoreBenson Medical, which designs and manufactures audiometers, spirometers, and software to manage hearing conservation and occupational spirometry programs for companies, announced its new audiometric baseline revision feature that supports updates to guidelines from the NHCA and CAOHC.
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) is promoting its “Make Listening Safe” campaign to raise awareness of recreational noise-induced hearing loss on March 3, 2015: International Ear Care Day.
Read MoreThe HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (HEARing CRC) in Australia launched a pilot study to determine how live music venues in Australia can reduce their noise levels to be more “hearing friendly.”
Read MoreHoneywell has announced a free software upgrade for its VeriPRO earplug fit-testing system. The upgrade to VeriPRO 3.0 offers users a more efficient and user-friendly way to fit-test earplugs.
Read MoreA new study commissioned by Siemens Hearing Instruments suggests that teen hearing loss may be on the rise, with 1 in 6 teens showing hearing loss symptoms often or all of the time, and nearly 9 in 10 engaged in activities that could place them at risk for hearing loss.
Read MoreFree hearing conservation seminars to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace are scheduled in Alabama, Washington, Oregon, and Ontario throughout June around the US and Canada
Read MoreIn Part 4 of this 5-part series, our roundtable takes on the topics of marketing and outreach to physicians, changing attitudes about hearing aids in younger patients, and a greater willingness to try new technology.
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