NRASP Membership Luncheon - March 2021 - Hearing Conservation - Bill Williams, OECS

Description:  In the workplace there are LOTs of questions about noise:  Is this TOO loud?  How often do we need to test?  When can noise cause a injury?  What can we do to manage noise at work?  How do start to comply with OSHA?  This presentation will address those questions and more!

Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect remaining hearing, and equip workers with the knowledge and hearing protection devices necessary to safeguard themselves.

This presentation will provide guidance on how to’s: including:

• Determining the Need and Measuring noise levels, and
• Providing and Interpreting annual hearing exams, and
• Use and Maintenance of hearing protection devices, and
• Managing risk and Reducing occupational injuries associated with noise.

Our presentation will include valuable information form OSHA Publication 3074, 29 CFR 1910.95 and recent industry trends associated with hearing conservation.

As a way to give back to local community restaurants, current paid NRASP Members that register through Wild Apricot AND attend the Virtual Zoom meeting will receive a gift card to a local F-M area restaurant.