Hearing Conservation

(20 min.) About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. About one-half who are 85 and older have hearing loss. If left untreated, hearing problems can worsen.

Topics included in this safety video are: how we hear, how to know if you have a hearing loss, causes of hearing loss, types of hearing losses, work-related hearing loss, a hearing conservation program which consists of noise monitoring, hearing protection, hearing tests and training, earplugs (expandable foam and pre-molded), earmuffs, canal caps, miscellaneous devices, audiometric testing, employee training, recordkeeping, devices or treatments including hearing aids, assistive/adaptive devices, prevention including protecting your ears in the workplace, have your hearing tested, and avoiding recreational risks.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.