Resources

Organizations

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National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)

The NHCA is a professional association of hearing conservation experts, students, and researchers dedicated to preventing hearing loss and related auditory disorders caused by noise and environmental factors.

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

NIOSH is a federal research institute that develops recommendations to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. In hearing conservation, NIOSH sets exposure guidelines, promotes noise control strategies, and provides resources to prevent occupational hearing loss.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards. They have developed programs to reduce noise exposure by educating, training, and promoting hearing protection.

Hearing Center of Excellence

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Council for the Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservationists (CAOHC)

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Sensaphonics

Position Statements

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NHCA Position Statement on Hearing Protection Device Fit-testing

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American Academy of Audiology Clinical Consensus Document: Audiological Services for Musicians and Music Industry Personnel