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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA, March 23, 2010 – Howard Leight® is offering employers and workers free samples of its new Pilot™ push-in ear plugs for occupational hearing protection. Pilot features an innovative hybrid design offering superior performance, long-wear comfort, and total control over fit.
Visitors to http://www.howardleight.com/trypilot can learn about Pilot’s features and benefits, view the ear plug in 3D, and request a free sample pack of five pairs of Pilot ear plugs.
“Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time. The best way to appreciate Pilot is to ‘try Pilot’ yourself,” said Renee Bessette, COHC, Marketing Manager, Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection.
Pilot’s ergonomic design provides instant hearing protection upon proper insertion and defends against additional occupational noise hazards by offering:
- Simple Fit – Pilot inserts easily into the ear with a simple fingertip twist of the non-obtrusive Navigation Stem for a quick, snug and comfortable fit. Pilot’s no-roll insertion delivers instant protection upon proper insertion.
- Great Comfort – Pilot’s soft, pearl-skinned Howard Leight polyurethane foam is resilient, easy-to-clean, and delivers reliable, long-wearing performance. Pilot adapts to the shape of the ear canal for a more comfortable fit – for short or long-term hearing protection.
- Reliable Protection – With an NRR 26 rating, Pilot provides ideal, consistent hearing protection and ensures appropriate attenuation in medium to low noise environments (95 dB or less).
- Multi-Day Use – Pilot ear plugs can be used for up to several work days/shifts without impacting its overall performance. Pilot delivers an improved cost-benefit for safety managers managing tight PPE budgets.
View a 3D demo and request a free sample pack of five pairs of the new Pilot push-in ear plugs at http://www.howardleight.com/trypilot.
About Howard Leight
Howard Leight is the founder of the HearForever™ initiative. For over 30 years, Howard Leight has pursued the prevention Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC is a leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, and the 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 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: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: ear plugs, earplugs, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, multiple-use ear plug, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, single-use ear plug, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Health/Medical, Hearing Protection, Manufacturing, Public Safety |
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
“Da be way oo roec your hearing rom haardu noi eboer i oo onidindly oo hearing roecer around loud noi.”
These may seem like nonsense words to a reader, but this is what normal speech and conversation may sound like to an employee who lives with noise-induced hearing loss. (*For a translation, see the end of our article linked below.)
Safety professionals know the hazards of loud noise, but how can we convey that risk awareness to workers, and motivate them to take personal and pro-active actions? Read any Hearing Conservation regulation cover to cover, and the word motivation never appears. But the safety-savvy employer will know that motivation is the keystone to preventing noise-induced hearing loss. Motivated employees take responsibility for protecting their hearing both on- and off-the-job, rather than just viewing hearing protectors as a workplace compliance issue.
Read more for three tools used in successful Hearing Conservation Programs for instilling the risk awareness that motivates workers to take action to conserve their own hearing: http://www.hearforever.org/tools-to-educate/motivating-workers-to-be-ear-responsible
Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, Institute of Safety Management, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Hearing Protection, Lifestyle, Public Safety |
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA, January 26, 2010 – Howard Leight® today officially introduced the new Pilot™ push-in ear plug for occupational hearing protection – featuring an innovative hybrid design that combines the performance and cost savings of Quiet® multiple-use ear plug with the superior comfort of Max® single-use ear plug to deliver long-wearing comfort and total control over fit.
“Ear plugs should feel good all the time, not just some of the time. That’s why we created Pilot,” said Renee Bessette, COHC, Marketing Manager, Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC. “We have harnessed our knowledge of people-oriented comfort and excellence in polyurethane foam technology to provide workers with the next level of comfort, fit and hearing protection in an ear plug.”
Pilot’s ergonomic design provides instant hearing protection upon proper insertion, and defends against additional occupational noise hazards by offering:
- Simple Fit – Pilot inserts easily into your ear with a simple fingertip twist of the non-obtrusive Navigation Stem for a quick, snug and comfortable fit. Pilot’s no-roll insertion delivers instant protection upon proper insertion and there is no wait for the fit to be complete.
- Great Comfort - Pilot’s soft, pearl-skinned Howard Leight polyurethane foam is resilient and easy-to-clean, delivering reliable, long-wearing performance. The Pilot push-in ear plug adapts to the shape of the ear canal for a more comfortable fit – for eight minutes or eight hours of hearing protection.
- Reliable Protection - With an NRR 26 rating, Pilot provides ideal, consistent hearing protection and ensures appropriate attenuation in medium to low noise environments (95 dB or less).
- Multi-Day Use - Pilot push-in ear plugs can be used for up to several work days/shifts without impacting its overall performance and delivers an improved cost-benefit for safety managers who need to manage tight PPE budgets.
“By creating, and improving, innovative hearing protection technology, we continue to honor our commitment to hearing conservation in the workplace and the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss,” said Bessette.
For more information visit http://www.howardleight.com/family/index/43/?locale=us.
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 www.howardleight.com. Follow us on Twitter (@HowardLeight) at 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: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: ear plugs, earplugs, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, multiple-use ear plug, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, single-use ear plug, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Hearing Protection, Manufacturing, Public Safety |
Monday, January 25th, 2010
HSE Solutions, in conjunction with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene and the Institute of Safety Management invite you to the 2010 HearForever presentation series featuring Brad Witt, Director of Hearing Conservation at Sperian Hearing Protection.
HearForever is an ongoing campaign by Howard Leight to build awareness about the risks, dangers and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
There are five dates & locations.
Topics Include:
* Basics of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
* Hearing Protector Selection
* Fitting Tips
* VeriPRO and QuietDose demonstrations
* Motivating employees to use hearing protectors
* FAQ’s
Dates & Locations:
* Johannesburg / Monday 15 March 2010 – The Birchwood Hotel
* Durban / Tuesday 16 March 2010 – Blue Waters Hotel
* Cape Town / Wednesday 17 March 2010 – The River Club
* Rustenburg / Tuesday 23 March 2010 – Anglo Development Centre (ADC)
* Middelburg/Witbank / Wednesday 24 March 2010 – The Ridge Casino
Each presentation runs from 09h15 – 15h30 with complimentary lunch.
RSVP by 5 March 2010 as we have limited seating.
For more information & to register, visit: http://www.hearforever.org/hearforever2010RSA
Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: Cape Town, Durban, HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, HSE, Institute of Safety Management, Johannesburg, Middelburg, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Rustenburg, South Africa, Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene, Sperian Hearing Protection, Witbank
Posted in Hearing Protection |
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Help grow the community of people committed to Hearing Conservation by making people aware of the problem.
When you see someone in a situation that could compromise their hearing, let them know the risks and the simple solutions.
Urge them to learn more about work place hearing safety, noise induced hearing loss, and effective hearing protection at http://www.hearforever.org and http://facebook.com/HearForever
Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Business, Hearing Protection |
Monday, January 18th, 2010
What’s the most common occupational injury in the United States?
It might surprise you, but Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the most common occupational injury in the United States.
30 million US workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work on a daily basis and approximately 10 million Americans suffer from NIHL.
Learn about the consequences of NIHL — and how to prevent it — at http://www.hearforever.org
Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Hearing Protection |
Friday, January 15th, 2010
What does losing your hearing feel like?
When the sounds of the world start to fade away, it can be a very isolating experience.
And it doesn’t get better. Get serious about conserving your hearing today, so you can hear what’s going on around you tomorrow.
Listen up. HearForever.
Download poster: http://www.hearforever.org/userfiles/file/propaganda/Lonely_chair.pdf
Follow HearForever on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://www.twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Hearing Protection |
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA, January 5, 2010 – In many occupational Hearing Conservation Programs, solutions often become a problem – a seemingly endless cycle of behaviors and tactics that yield minimal results and little real-world data.
A new free white paper case study titled “QuietDose™ In-Ear Dosimetry is a ‘Foundational Element’ of Dixie Industries’ Safety Program” details how the Chattanooga, Tennessee, specialty forging and assembly operations company, was able to use new QuietDose in-ear dosimetry to break that cycle and abate an OSHA citation.
For over a decade, Dixie Industries spent over $1 million on more than 30 different engineering and administrative control projects to achieve an overall noise reduction. Yet, a noise control problem persisted and Tennessee OSHA cited the company in 2005 for excessive noise. Instead of returning to the cycle of controls, Dixie Industries sought to apply cutting edge QuietDose in-ear dosimetry from Howard Leight® to obtain more and more precise information about its worker noise exposures – and abate the citation.
QuietDose is the first noise level monitoring system that uses in-ear dosimetry to measure every sound that reaches the user’s eardrum, with and without hearing protection. Dramatically more precise than existing area or personal sampling devices currently in use, QuietDose provides previously unattainable and highly precise data points on accumulated noise dose that allow both workers and management to make the smartest, best-informed hearing protection decisions.
“From the beginning, we made the decision to use QuietDose as an instrument to collect actual exposure data and not use it as a replacement for our existing Hearing Conservation Program,” said Ed Tougaw, production manager at Dixie Industries, a division of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“The success of our in-ear dosimetry program sent a message that everyone could and should make a contribution to the overall safety environment at Dixie,” said Tougaw.
This case study details Dixie Industries use of QuietDose to:
- Compare the benefit of monitoring employee noise dose versus making capital investments in engineering noise controls to reduce specific noise levels
- Allow safety managers to monitor worker noise exposure levels to determine noise dose during their workday
- Provide personalized, accurate data to validate the success of Hearing Conservation Program and abate an OSHA citation
Download the free case study “QuietDose™ In-Ear Dosimetry is a ‘Foundational Element’ of Dixie Industries’ Safety Program” at www.hearforever.org/dixie.
About Howard Leight
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® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.
Visit the HearForever website at http://www.hearforever.org. Follow us on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
Tags: Dixie Industries, ear muffs, ear plugs, earmuffs, earplugs, HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, In-ear Dosimetry, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, quietdose, Sperian Hearing Protection, steel industry
Posted in Health/Medical, Hearing Protection |
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA – December 15, 2009 – Mergers and acquisitions are commonplace today. As competitors come together to expand their reach globally or complete a product portfolio they also must face integration challenges, including the integration of safety programs.
A new free, white paper from Howard Leight titled, “Best Practices in a Hearing Conservation Program: US Airways,” details how the merger between US Airways and America West led the newly formed company to enhance its occupational Hearing Conservation Program. It is available to download at http://www.hearforever.org/usairways.
The white paper examines how, in the time since America West merged with US Airways to become the number four carrier in the United States, the new US Airways endeavored to consolidate and enhance its corporate safety program — and specifically its Hearing Conservation Program.
The white paper identifies and discusses the best practices of an occupational Hearing Conservation Program including:
- Involving employees in the hearing protection device process.
- Making audiometric testing accessible to all employees.
- Using motivational materials to support employee understanding of the Hearing Conservation Program.
“The program was developed by combining the strongest and most effective elements of each of the two original airlines’ programs. The result is a lesson in best practices management,” said Renee S. Bessette, COHC, Marketing Manager, Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC.
“All workers have a role in making a Hearing Conservation Program successful. By educating employees about noise-induced hearing loss, hearing safety and hearing protection devices, and by making the knowledge regarding the program and its components accessible, the company is able to not only strengthen its Hearing Conservation Program but improve overall personal safety awareness in the workplace as well,” she said.
To download the new white paper, “Best Practices in a Hearing Conservation Program: US Airways,” visit: http://www.hearforever.org/usairways.
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® earplug fit testing system. Visit: www.howardleight.com.
Visit the HearForever website at http://www.hearforever.org. Follow us on Twitter (#HearForeverOrg) at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg and find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HearForever.
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: airlines, ear muffs, ear plugs, earmuffs, earplugs, HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection, US Airlines
Posted in Health/Medical, Hearing Protection |
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Hearing Conservation Quiz: Fact or Fiction about Hearing Protectors
An ear plug goes in your ear. An ear muff goes over your ear.
Think that’s enough you need to know about hearing protectors?
Think again!
Let’s check your hearing protection know-how with this quick test of fact and fiction about hearing protectors: http://www.hearforever.org/quiz/fact-or-fiction-hearing-protectors
Learn more with HearForever at: http://www.hearforever.org and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HearForever and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HearForeverOrg
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Public Relations contact, Boston: Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations
Tags: ear muffs, ear plugs, earmuffs, earplugs, HearForever, hearing conservation, hearing conservation programs, hearing loss, Hearing Protection, hearing protection solutions, howard leight, NIHL, Noise Reduction Rating, noise-induced hearing loss, Sperian Hearing Protection
Posted in Hearing Protection |
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