Does your company have a successful hearing loss prevention program? Have you or your company created an innovative approach to hearing loss prevention? Self-nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 awards.

Background:


In 2007, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has partnered with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) to create an award for Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention.  This award is called the Safe-In-Sound Award. 

Objectives:

The objectives of this award are to recognize organizations that document measurable achievements in hearing loss prevention programs, and to obtain and disseminate information on their real world successes.

What are the awards?

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The Safe-in-Sound Excellence and Innovation in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards™ honor excellent hearing loss prevention (HLP) practices in the work environment. Applicants are evaluated against key performance indicators in a review process designed to evaluate hearing loss prevention programs in each of three work sectors; construction, manufacturing and services. In addition, a fourth award for Innovation in Hearing Loss Prevention recognizes individuals and/or business entity, regardless of sector/NAICS code affiliation.

The awards recognize those who demonstrate, by example, the benefits of developing or following good hearing loss prevention practices. Those selected will be recognized for their role in improving working conditions in the United States. In addition:

  • A representative of the selected enterprises/organizations will be invited to the Annual Conference of the National Hearing Conservation Association, where they present their award winning stories.
  • Examples of award-winning hearing loss prevention strategies will be presented in a booklet to be widely distributed on the NHCA and Safe-in-Sound websites.