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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

New Sync Stereo Earmuffs from Howard Leight Combine Hearing Protection with High-Fidelity Sound Quality

syncipodSMITHFIELD, R.I. – March 29, 2011 – Optimizing acoustical earcup design, volume management technology, and personal hearing protection, Honeywell Safety Products introduces SyncTM, the next generation of stereo earmuffs from Howard Leight®. Sync delivers the proper levels of hearing protection in hazardous noise environments with high-fidelity stereo sound from users’ personal portable audio MP3 players.

“Most stereo earmuffs used in industry today provide a moderate level of hearing protection, but often sacrifice the sound quality of the attached MP3 players – which can work to discourage their use,” said Renee S. Bessette, COHC, Global Brand Manager, Howard Leight / Honeywell Safety Products. “In contrast, Sync stereo earmuffs optimize new designs and technologies that provide both hearing protection and true listening enjoyment. Sync entices usage – to deliver protection from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) on the job or at home.”

Sync stereo earmuffs feature:

  • Protection from Hazardous Noise - With an NRR 25, Sync provides ideal, consistent hearing protection and ensures appropriate attenuation in most industrial environments. Sync’s Volume Management TechnologyTM manages sound levels reaching the user’s ear to a safe level.
  • Plug In and Go - There are no volume knobs or power switches to coordinate nor batteries to replace. Ease-of-use is enhanced by maintaining volume and power control through the MP3 device. Users simply plug MP3 players and personal audio devices and listen.
  • Personal Listening – Sync can be used with a user’s own MP3 player, mobile phone and other personal audio devices, ideal for use at work or at home. Its technologically advanced acoustical bass chamber enhances bass sounds that are typically sacrificed in industrial stereo earmuffs.
  • Cool, Modern Style – Sync’s earcup design is DJ-inspired, and the sound quality is on par with other professional audio headphones. Sync’s stylish design easily surpasses other industrial earmuffs. Both comfort and fit are ensured by its padded diamond-patterned headband and its reinforced forkslides that keep it in place when worn.

Sync is now available for ordering through industrial safety distributors in the U.S. and Canada.

For more information, visit http://www.howardleight.com/playitsafe.

About Howard Leight®

Howard Leight/Honeywell Safety Products is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForeverTM initiative.  For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs.  Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow ControlTM technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDoseTM personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.

Visit the Howard Leight website at www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter (@HowardLeight) at twitter.com/HowardLeight.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges.  For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

This release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

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Monday, March 7th, 2011

Free Seminars Will Help Employers in Northeastern U.S. Improve Hearing Conservation Programs

A series of free seminars have been scheduled for June throughout the Northeastern U.S. to help employers improve their Hearing Conservation Programs and prevent noise-induced hearing loss among their workers.

The seminars, titled “HearForeverTM: Best Practices in Hearing Conservation,” will provide practical information on noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and the latest research and technologies that can help enhance employers’ Hearing Conservation Programs – as well as their bottom line, said noted Hearing Conservation expert Dr. Theresa Y. Schulz (Lt. Col., retired, U.S. Air Force).

Dr. Schulz, Hearing Conservation Manager at Howard Leight® / Honeywell Safety Products, will present the seminars.

Designed for industrial hygienists, occupational health and safety professionals, safety managers, audiologists, and liability and risk management professionals, the seminars will address the following topics:

  • Basics of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
  • Key Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
  • Impending Changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How They Affect Employers
  • Selection and Fitting of Hearing Protectors
  • Employee Motivation and Training Techniques/Resources
  • New Hearing Conservation Innovations and Technologies

The seminars will run from 9 a.m. to noon, with registration and a complimentary breakfast starting at 8 a.m. The seminars are scheduled as follows:

  • Milford, Conn.: Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn
  • Morristown, N.J.: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the Honeywell Larry Bossidy Learning Center
  • Philadelphia, Pa.: Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
  • Baltimore, Md.: Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport Hotel

All attendees will receive a free gift bag with training materials, literature and hearing-protection samples from Howard Leight and other Honeywell Safety Product groups. VeriPRO® and QuietDoseTM demonstrations will be available following the seminar.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for members of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Dr. Schulz is a past president of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), and also past chair of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). During her 20-plus-year career in the U.S. Air Force, she was twice recognized as USAF Outstanding Audiologist of the Year. Most recently, she served as a senior service fellow at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH’s) Hearing Loss Prevention Program. Dr. Schulz holds a Ph.D. in hearing science from Ohio State University.

To register, visit: http://www.hearforever.org/northeastseminar.

Howard Leight Hearing Conservation seminars have been presented to more than 2,500 safety professionals on five continents over the past five years. They are part of Howard Leight’s industry-leading HearForever initiative to raise awareness of the dangers, risks and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss.

Follow us on Twitter: @HearForeverOrg at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg.

About Howard Leight

Howard Leight / Honeywell Safety Products, is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever® initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow ControlTM technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDoseTM personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® earplug fit testing system.

Visit the Howard Leight website at http://www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter: @HowardLeight at http://twitter.com/HowardLeight.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. The company is based in Morris Township, N.J. Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.

This release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments, and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

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Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Free Seminars in April to Help Employers in Southeastern U.S. to Improve Hearing Conservation Programs

A series of free seminars during April in the Southeastern U.S. will help employers to improve their Hearing Conservation Programs and prevent noise-induced hearing loss among workers.

The seminars, titled “HearForever™: Best Practices in Hearing Conservation,” will provide practical information on noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and the latest research and technologies that can help to enhance employers’ Hearing Conservation Programs – as well as their bottom line, said noted Hearing Conservation expert Dr. Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. (retired, US Air Force). Dr. Schulz, Hearing Conservation Manager at Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC/Howard Leight®, will present the seminars.

Designed for industrial hygienists, occupational health and safety professionals, safety managers, audiologists, and liability and risk management professionals, the seminars will cover:

  • Basics of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
  • Key Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program
  • Impending Changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How They Affect Employers
  • Selection and Fitting of Hearing Protectors
  • Employee Motivation and Training Techniques/Resources
  • New Hearing Conservation Innovations and Technologies

The seminars will run from 9 a.m. to noon, with registration and a complimentary breakfast starting at 8 a.m. The seminars are scheduled as follows:

  • Monday, April 4 – Savannah, Ga., DoubleTree Hotel Historic Savannah
  • Tuesday, April 5 – Macon, Ga., Holiday Inn Macon North
  • Wednesday, April 6 – Chattanooga, Tenn., Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center
  • Thursday, April 7 – Memphis, Tenn., Hyatt Place Memphis Germantown

All attendees will receive a free gift bag with training materials, literature and hearing protection samples from Howard Leight and other Honeywell Safety Product groups. VeriPRO® and QuietDose™ demonstrations are available following the seminar.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be available for members of AIHA and ASSE.

Dr. Schulz is a past president of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), and also past chair of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). During her 20+ year career in the United States Air Force, she was twice recognized as USAF Outstanding Audiologist of the Year. Most recently, she served as a senior service fellow at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Hearing Loss Prevention Program. Dr. Schulz holds a Ph.D. in hearing science from Ohio State University.

To register, on the Web visit: http://www.hearforever.org/southeastseminar.

Howard Leight Hearing Conservation seminars have been presented to over 2,500 safety professionals on five continents over the past five years. They’re part of Howard Leight’s industry-leading HearForever initiative to raise awareness of the dangers, risks and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss.

Follow on Twitter: @HearForeverOrg at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg.

About Howard Leight

Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.

Visit the Howard Leight website at http://www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter: @HowardLeight at http://twitter.com/HowardLeight.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.

This release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

NHCA Responds To OSHA’s Withdrawal of Their Proposed Noise Control Interpretation

Westminster, Colo. – January 25, 2011 - On October 19, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposal to revise the interpretation of the noise standard. The revised interpretation would require noise control (administrative or engineering), where economically and technologically feasible, for work environments which expose employees to or above the permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA (eight hour time-weighted average). The basis for this initiative was the continuing occurrence of permanent, significant hearing loss in employees; the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported 125,000 such cases since 2004. The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) supported OSHA’s proposed interpretation as a significant step forward in reducing the incidence of work-induced hearing loss and other health conditions related to excessive noise exposure.

In response to feedback from manufacturers and their associations, legislators’ comments, and an executive order advising federal agencies to be mindful of the impact of regulations on economic growth, OSHA withdrew its proposed interpretation of economic feasibility. In a recent news release dated January 19, 2011, Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, indicated that OSHA was still committed to the goal of reducing the incidence of work-related hearing loss; they were suspending work on this policy modification to study other approaches, such as greater outreach, compliance assistance, and additional stakeholder meetings to elicit input from manufacturers, as well as safety and health professionals.

While hearing conservation strategies such as education and effective, consistent use of personal hearing protection help to reduce the risk of injury from this hazard, they are meant to supplement, not replace, hazard abatement. Noise control is a crucial component of hearing loss prevention, and should be recognized as a primary strategy for effectively reducing the amount of noise exposure in the work environment.

NHCA continues to support OSHA’s efforts to comply with its Congressional mandate; to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees through the provision and enforcement of effective safety standards. While disappointed by the recent events, we are encouraged by Dr. Michaels’ confirmation that OSHA is not abandoning the cause of abating this pervasive workplace hazard. It is our hope that OSHA will continue to address the concerns surrounding noise control, and to emphasize the critical role it plays in preventing occupational noise-induced hearing loss.

About the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)

The mission of the NHCA is to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. NHCA’s membership includes audiologists, industrial hygienists, physicians and occupational health nurses, educators, researchers, professional service organizations, safety professionals, engineers, audio professionals, students, and others who have dedicated their work to the advancement of hearing loss prevention.

For more information about the National Hearing Conservation Association, visit the NHCA online at http://www.hearingconservation.org or call 1-303-224-9022. Follow the NHCA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nhcaorg, on Facebook at http://bit.ly/vLRg5, and on LinkedIn at http://bit.ly/3X2DfT.

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Press contact: Don Goncalves, 1-781-793-9380, dgoncalves@tizinc.com

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Monday, December 20th, 2010

National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Defends OSHA’s Decision to Change Interpretation of Noise Control Enforcement, Seeks to Address Misperceptions

Westminster, Colo. ― December 20, 2010 — The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) is reiterating its support for the change in workplace noise control enforcement announced on October 19, 2010 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A number of concerns about this announced change have been raised by employers and industry groups. Unfortunately, it appears that many of these concerns may be based on misunderstandings regarding the proposed change. NHCA seeks to underscore the importance of OSHA’s proposed interpretation for American workers, and to address a number of misperceptions related to this interpretation.

NHCA endorses OSHA’s decision to revise the current lenient enforcement policy concerning noise controls. This policy – established over 25 years ago in the absence of rulemaking or public input – does not require employers to implement feasible engineering and administrative noise controls until workers’ eight-hour average exposures reach 100 dBA or greater, which is ten times more intense than the current Permissible Exposure Limit of 90 dBA. The current policy has made noise the only regulated health hazard in which OSHA has failed to acknowledge the primacy of engineering controls, and has resulted in a substantial increase in risk of hearing loss for some American workers. The alternative exposure reduction method currently allowed by OSHA for eight hour average exposures between 90 and 100 dBA is the use of earplugs or earmuffs, which have been demonstrated to provide insufficient protection for many workers, if they are used at all.

We see OSHA’s proposed change as a policy correction. That is, it does not represent the creation of a new regulation or a new policy. Rather, it represents a return to the original intent of OSHA’s noise regulation, which is to institute engineering or administrative controls for employees with eight-hour average exposures over 90 dBA. OSHA’s proposed definition of the word feasible (i.e., “capable of being done”) will make requirements for controls consistent with OSHA’s other health regulations.

Opponents of this policy correction have raised a number of objections. In the paragraphs below, NHCA seeks to address the misperceptions on which four of these objections are based:

The change proposed by OSHA is an attempt to alter an exposure limit outside of the rulemaking process. This proposed change will simply allow OSHA to enforce the original language and intent of the noise regulation. “It’s unfortunate that there’s such an outcry about this proposed change now.” said Rick Neitzel, PhD, CIH, Immediate Past President of NHCA. “The real outcry should have happened 26 years ago when OSHA first established a noise control enforcement policy that was legally questionable and that effectively gutted what would otherwise have been an important occupational health protection for American workers.”

All employers whose facilities have any areas with noise levels over 90 dBA will have to implement noise controls. The need for noise controls is determined by eight-hour average exposures over 90 dBA, not noise levels over 90 dBA. This means that far fewer workers will be subject to the control requirements than if only noise levels were measured. Workplaces can have areas with noise levels over 90 dBA – even levels up to 115 dBA, depending on the length of workers’ exposures – and still be in compliance with OSHA’s proposed policy correction. The noise control requirement is only triggered when workers have eight-hour average exposures over 90 dBA.

The change proposed by OSHA will have a broad and substantial economic impact that will eliminate jobs and reduce competitiveness. OSHA estimated that in 1981 about 19% of US manufacturing workers had eight hour average exposures above 90 dBA. This percentage is undoubtedly lower today because of outsourcing, automation, and other factors. Professionals in industrial hygiene and noise control engineering now estimate that about 10% of workers enrolled in hearing conservation programs are exposed to eight-hour average exposures greater than 90 dBA. These are the workers to which the new policy applies. The vast majority of US workplaces will not be affected by the proposed policy correction, though there are some industries with a higher percentage of over-exposed workers. “Those companies that are affected by the proposed change are probably experiencing ongoing problems with noise-induced hearing loss, and will benefit in the long run from exposure reduction through noise controls” said Neitzel. In addition, noise controls, which are often thought to be difficult to develop and complex to implement, can also be an inexpensive and expedient means of achieving compliance.

The change in policy isn’t needed because hearing conservation programs are working and hearing protectors are effective. Studies have shown that workers continue to lose their hearing in spite of the presence of hearing conservation programs. This is because many of these programs rely on workers’ use of hearing protectors rather than noise controls. Hearing protectors are often resisted by workers, are commonly worn for insufficient durations, and fail to provide the expected noise reduction.

About the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)

The mission of the NHCA is to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. NHCA’s membership includes audiologists, researchers, industrial hygienists, physicians and occupational health nurses, educators, professional service organizations, safety professionals, engineers, audio professionals, students, and others who have dedicated their work to the advancement of hearing loss prevention.

For more information about the National Hearing Conservation Association, visit the NHCA online at http://www.hearingconservation.org or call 1-303-224-9022. Follow the NHCA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nhcaorg, on Facebook at http://bit.ly/vLRg5, and on LinkedIn at http://bit.ly/3X2DfT.

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Public Relations contact, Boston:  Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

AirPal Expands Line of Air-Activated Transfer Pads to include Multi-Purpose Patient Positioning Functionality

4c6bbb7a North Wales, Penn, August 18, 2010 – AirPal®, a leading innovator and supplier of lateral air transfer and positioning technology, has announced the expansion of its line of air-activated transfer pads to incorporate multi-purpose patient positioning functionality.
“This announcement marks the launch of an entire new series of AirPal Safe Anatomic Positioning™ systems,” said Jim Weedling, President AirPal, Inc. “Among other functions, these exciting new products will enable nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other caregivers to optimally adjust a patient’s angle of elevation for procedures that require precise airway positioning, and more easily transfer patients laterally before and after the procedure.”

Announced today was the AirPal RAMP® All-In-One, which stands for Rapid Airway Management Positioning All-In-One system. It is designed primarily for the Operating Room (OR) to facilitate airway management in applications such as pre-oxygenation prior to anesthesia intubation, airway axes alignment for tracheal tube insertion to improve POGO scores and optimize glottic exposure, assistance with extubation to minimize the threat of tissue trauma, and many other procedures that require precise ear to sternal notch positioning. Other potential application areas include use in intensive care situations, emergency medical transport, and certain clinical care procedures.

Safe Anatomic Positioning system

“The RAMP All-In-One is a Safe Anatomic Positioning system that combines lateral transfer technology and flexible patient positioning,” said Weedling. “Its objectives are to afford greater safety and comfort for the patient, provide new levels of convenience for surgeons and anesthesiologists, and to assist in the prevention of patient handling injuries.”

Injuries to nurses caused by transferring or repositioning patients have been cited as a significant factor behind the medical industry’s escalating worker’s compensation costs. AirPal pioneered the original concept of using air-activated pads to more safely and easily transfer patients from one surface to another.

Because the RAMP module enables the patient’s angle of elevation to be adjusted via a pneumatic AirPod™, OR staff will no longer be required to manually lift the patient and use linens or pillows to achieve the desired elevation. The RAMP differs from conventional patient positioning techniques because it offers continuous adjustability, unlike the static wedges or linen props that must be readjusted each time the patient is moved. The RAMP was developed over a period of several years in collaboration with leading medical practitioners.

For more information regarding AirPal Safe Anatomic Positioning systems and the newly introduced RAMP All-In-One, contact AirPal at 800-633-4725 or http://airpal.com.

About AirPal®-Patient Transfer Systems, Inc:

AirPal®-Patient Transfer Systems, Inc. is a privately held Pennsylvania Corporation with offices in Center Valley and North Wales, PA. Established in 1984, AirPal® was the first company to bring to market an air-assisted lateral patient transfer device and is most noted for their “Platform” line of lateral patient transfer pads. The new AirPal® RAMP® Safe Anatomic Positioning system integrates safe patient handling practices with patient positioning for airway management. AirPal holds multiple patents and has remained a leading innovator in the market that they created. AirPal can be reached at 800-633-4725.

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Press contact: James Weedling, President, jweedling@airpal.com, 800-633-4725 or 610-282-4849

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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Howard Leight Expands Social Media Offering to Include Blog, YouTube Channel

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Howard Leight®/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC has recently expanded its social media outreach to include a new blog and a YouTube channel that covers a variety of topics about Hearing Conservation, protection, and safety. These materials further expand its HearForever™ initiative aimed at raising awareness of the risks and dangers of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

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“Howard Leight takes Hearing Conservation seriously,” said Renee S. Bessette, COHC, Marketing Manager for Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC. “By expanding our social media outreach, we are able to educate more people of the dangers and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss at work and at home.”

The expanded program includes the new HLHearForever channel on YouTube (http://youtube.com/hlhearforever), which features interviews with Hearing Conservation experts Brad K. Witt, Sperian Hearing Protection Director of Hearing Conservation, and Dr. Theresa Y. Schulz, Sperian Hearing Protection Hearing Conservation Manager, covers topics such as military and hearing; how to properly fit an ear plug; motivating workers to value their hearing; and changing attitudes about noise-induced hearing loss.

The new HearForever Blog (http://hearforever.org/blogs) features posts by Brad K. Witt, Dr. Theresa Y. Schulz, and Renee S. Bessette – all discussing topics based on overall Hearing Conservation and the importance of hearing safety at work and at home.

HearForever.org provides information on the latest advances, research, and discoveries of noise-induced hearing loss detection and prevention. The site is an extensive source for educational, informative and motivational materials including articles, case studies, white papers, presentations, and collateral.

“Hearing Conservation Programs are an ever-changing, evolving process,” said Bessette. “Our goal is to continually educate those involved with Hearing Conservation and hearing loss prevention activities with an extensive educational portal to address various topics and current trends.”

Follow the HearForever Blog at: http://www.hearforever.org/blogs and see the new videos at www.youtube.com/hlhearforever.

About Howard Leight®/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC

Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® ear plug fit testing system. Visit: http://www.howardleight.com.

Visit the HearForever website at http://www.hearforever.org. Follow @HearForeverOrg on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.

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Resource Links

· Blog: http://www.hearforever.org/blogs

· Facebook: http://facebook.com/HearForever

· LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/9sdVIk

· Twitter: _http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg

· YouTube: www.youtube.com/hlhearforever

Public Relations contact (Boston): Don Goncalves of Tiziani Whitmyre, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380

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Monday, July 19th, 2010

Free Seminars for Employers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, Indianapolis Will Focus on Occupational Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Protector Label Changes

hf_seminar_header_alberta2Free seminars focusing on the increasing critical importance – and rapidly changing regulatory environment — of occupational Hearing Conservation Programs will be held for employers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, and Indianapolis this September.

“The ‘HearForever™: Best Practices in Hearing Conservation’ seminars will address an expanding range of need-to-know topics for employers ranging from implementing an effective occupational Hearing Conservation Program to impact of the changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to enact in September,” said Dr. Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. USAF (retired), Hearing Conservation Manager, Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC/Howard Leight.

Dr. Schulz will present the free three hour, 9 a.m. to Noon seminars. They’re scheduled as follows:
• Cincinnati, OH, Sept. 13, Monday, at the Hilton Garden Inn / Mason
• Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 14, Tuesday, at the Marriott Indianapolis North
• Chicago, IL, Sept. 15, Wednesday, at the Hilton Garden Inn / Chicago O’Hare Airport
• Davenport, IA, Sept. 16, Thursday, at the Radisson Quad City Plaza

To register, visit http://www.hearforever.org/hf2010midwest.theresa_schulz_2009-web2

Employers attending the seminars will receive practical information on noise-induced hearing loss, and the latest research and technology on hearing loss prevention. They will also explore the impact of the EPA’s imminent rule changing the Noise Reduction Rating labels on hearing protection devices. Topics will include:
• Basics of Hearing Conservation and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
• Key Elements of an Occupational Hearing Conservation Program
• Impending Changes to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How They Affect You
• Reducing Costs for Occupational Hearing Loss
• Selection and Fitting of Hearing Protectors
• Employee Motivation and Training
• New Hearing Conservation Innovations and Technologies (In-Ear Dosimetry, Intelligent Protection, etc.)

Industrial hygienists, occupational health and safety professionals, safety managers, audiologists, and liability and risk management professionals are all encouraged to attend.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be available for members of AIHA and ASSE.

“Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common, permanent occupational injury in the world – yet it’s also most preventable form of on-the-job injury,” she said. “We’re providing safety professionals with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage their Hearing Conservation programs for the benefit of their workers — and their own bottom line.”

Attendees will receive free Hearing Conservation training materials, posters, and literature, as well as samples of Howard Leight and other Sperian products. Following the seminar, attendees can participate in hands-on demonstrations of Howard Leight’s new VeriPRO® ear plug fit testing system and QuietDose™ in-ear dosimetry.

Dr. Schulz, who will present the seminars, is a past president of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), and also past chair of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). During her 20+ year career in the United States Air Force, she was twice recognized as USAF Outstanding Audiologist of the Year. Most recently, she served as a senior service fellow at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Hearing Loss Prevention Program. Dr. Schulz holds a Ph.D. in hearing science from Ohio State University.

Howard Leight Hearing Conservation seminars have been presented to over 3,000 safety professionals on five continents over the past five years. They’re part of Howard Leight’s industry-leading HearForever™ initiative to raise awareness of the dangers, risks and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss.

To register, visit http://www.hearforever.org/hf2010midwest.

Follow on Twitter: @HowardLeight at http://twitter.com/HowardLeight and @HearForeverOrg at http://twitter.com/hearforeverOrg. Find HearForever on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HearForever.

About Howard Leight
Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, technology, performance and comfort, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs. Leading solutions include the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug; patented Air Flow Control™ technology for optimal earmuff attenuation; QuietDose™ personal in-ear dosimetry; and the industry-changing VeriPRO® earplug fit testing system. Visit: http://www.howardleight.com. Follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardLeight.

About Sperian Protection
With nearly 6,000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection is resolutely geared towards international markets. The world leader in personal protective equipment (hearing, eye, respiratory and fall protection, gloves, clothing and footwear), the Group offers innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. Sperian Protection is listed on Euronext’s Eurolist and on the SBF120.

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Public Relations contact, Boston:  Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Announces Call for Papers for 36th Annual Conference

nhcaWestminster, Colo. ― July 6, 2010 ― The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) announces a call for papers for presentations and posters for its 36th Annual Conference, to be held February 24-26, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. The theme of the conference is “The Future of Hearing Conservation: Technology & Innovation.”

Paper submission topics should reflect NHCA’s mission of “prevention of hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society.” Presentations may address basic scientific research, applied research, practical applications of research results, or other findings or concepts which may enhance hearing loss prevention efforts.

Submissions are being solicited for Platform (Panel) Presentations and Poster Presentations. All proposals must be submitted electronically – either online or by e-mail.
• Platform (Panel) Presentations proposals are due July 31, 2010. To submit, visit: http://ht.ly/21J5N
• Poster Presentations proposals are due September 1, 2010. To submit, visit: http://ht.ly/21J5N

NHCA’s conference features three days of engaging workshops, presentations, panel discussions and poster presentations on current issues relevant to the practice of hearing loss prevention. Key topics include the latest research on:
• Occupational hearing loss
• Music-induced hearing loss
• Hearing loss after impulse noise
• Novel strategies for measuring noise risk and pre-clinical effects of noise on hearing
• Hearing protection device innovations
• Public and personal health issues related to hearing loss
• Hearing loss prevention training and education
• Health communication strategies

Over 300 professionals attend the NHCA annual conference for professional development and networking opportunities.

About the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)
The mission of the NHCA is to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. NHCA provides networking, resources and professional development opportunities to improve skills, practices and services for over 600 members. NHCA’s membership includes audiologists, researchers, industrial hygienists, educators, professional service organizations, safety professionals, medical professionals, engineers, audio professionals, students, and others who have dedicated their work to the advancement of hearing loss prevention.

For more information about the National Hearing Conservation Association, visit the NHCA online at http://www.hearingconservation.org or call 1-303-224-9022. Follow the NHCA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nhcaorg, on Facebook at http://bit.ly/vLRg5, and on LinkedIn at http://bit.ly/3X2DfT.

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Public Relations contact, Boston:  Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

New Partnership to Develop Next Generation of Intelligent Hearing Protection and Communication Technology for Offshore Energy Industry

TRONDHEIM, Norway ─ July 6, 2010 – International energy company Statoil has partnered with SINTEF, Scandinavia’s largest independent research organization, and Nacre, developers of award-winning intelligent hearing protection and communication technology, to create the next generation of intelligent hearing protection and communication technologies for use in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Noise-induced hearing loss is the world’s most prevalent and permanent occupational disease. Workers on offshore oil platforms and other extreme environments face the risk of not only permanent hearing loss from exposures to high levels of hazardous noise over extended periods of time, but also challenges in maintaining adequate levels of speech communication and situational awareness, which are essential to maintaining safety.

There are two main objectives to the Statoil/SINTEF/Nacre partnership:
• Develop new intelligent hearing protection technologies to eradicate noise-induced hearing loss among workers on offshore oil and gas platforms
• Establish new methods and solutions to facilitate reliable spoken communication and situational awareness in high-noise work environments.

“This project aligns well with Statoil’s commitment to preventing accidents and our goal of zero personal injuries on the job,” said Eli Aamot, Vice President for the research program at Statoil. “This is a very important step towards gaining full control of noise exposure for our workers on offshore platforms, and providing them with advanced hearing protection and communication solutions that will help keep them safe.”

The partnership will harness SINTEF and Nacre’s success in intelligent hearing protection and communication technologies, including the QUIETPRO® intelligent hearing system. QUIETPRO is deployed operationally around the globe, including U.S., NATO and Scandinavian armed forces.

“SINTEF is committed to technology for a better society, and has a rich history of scientific research and development of intelligent hearing protection and situational awareness solutions,” said Dr. Odd Kr. Pettersen, research director at SINTEF. “This partnership will help solve the challenge workers experience in extreme noise environments and protect them from hazardous noise in a more innovative way.”

“Nacre’s QUIETPRO has been successfully deployed in some of the harshest and most challenging noise environments worldwide,” said Chris Humphrey, Vice President and General Manager for Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC, consisting of Nacre and Howard Leight®. “We are delighted to be working with Statoil and SINTEF on this important project, and building upon the QUIETPRO hearing protection and communication platform to provide new and innovative hearing safety solutions for the Oil and Gas industry.”

About Statoil
Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 40 countries. Building on more than 35 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, Statoil is committed to accommodating the world’s energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. Statoil operates 39 producing oil and gas fields, and is one of the world’s largest net sellers of crude oil. Headquartered in Norway with 30,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.

About SINTEF
SINTEF is the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, with about 2.100 employees. SINTEF is a broad-based, multi-disciplinary research company with international top-level expertise in technology, natural science, medicine and social science. Every year, SINTEF supports the development of 2,000 or so Norwegian and overseas companies via research and development activity. www.sintef.com

About Nacre/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC
Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions with its Howard Leight® and Nacre brands. Nacre is behind the highly successful QUIETPRO® intelligent hearing protection and communication system, a fully automated hearing preservation and communication system which enhances hearing when needed and protects against temporary and permanent damage. The QUIETPRO system has achieved the highest possible hearing protection rating from ISL. For further details visit www.nacre.no. For over 30 years, its Howard Leight brand has pursued the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss through innovation in hearing protection design, VeriPRO® earplug fit testing technology, QuietDose™ in-ear dosimetry, and the promotion of progressive Hearing Conservation Programs through its HearForever™ initiative.

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