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Howard Leight Expands Social Media Offering to Include Blog, YouTube Channel

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC has recently expanded its social media outreach to include a new blog and a YouTube channel that covers a variety of topics about Hearing Conservation, protection, and safety. These materials further expand its HearForever™ initiative aimed at raising awareness of the risks and dangers of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

New White Paper Examines Hybrid Push-In Style Ear Plug, Factors That Contribute to Proper Fit and Long-Term Comfort

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new free white paper from Howard Leight®/Sperian Hearing Protection is available to help Hearing Conservation and occupational safety professionals to better understand the hybrid push-in style of ear plugs that combine the use of foam for comfort with an insertion stem for ease-of-use.

Free Seminars for Employers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, Indianapolis Will Focus on Occupational Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Protector Label Changes

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Free seminars focusing on the increasing critical importance – and rapidly changing regulatory 
environment — of occupational Hearing Conservation Programs will be held for employers 
in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, and Indianapolis this September.

New Partnership to Develop Next Generation of Intelligent Hearing Protection and Communication Technology for Offshore Energy Industry

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

International energy company Statoil has partnered with SINTEF, Scandinavia’s largest independent research organization, and Nacre, developers of award-winning intelligent hearing protection and communication technology, to create the next generation of intelligent hearing protection and communication technologies for use in the offshore oil and gas industry.

VeriPRO Wins Prestigious Industry Award for Innovation

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has awarded its Product Innovation Award to VeriPRO, the earplug fit testing system from Howard Leight. The award, which is designed to recognize excellence and innovation within the safety industry, was presented at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards Gala Dinner held during Safety and Health Expo 2010.

Texas Employers Urged to Attend Free June Seminars to Improve Hearing Conservation Programs

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Texas employers across the state are invited to attend free seminars in June designed to improve their Hearing Conservation Programs and help prevent noise-induced hearing loss among workers.

Howard Leight Offers Samples of New Pilot Push-in Ear Plugs for Occupational Hearing Protection

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight is offering employers 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.

Free Seminars to Help Employers Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Among Workers Set for Phoenix, Reno, Salt Lake City, Denver in May

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A series of free seminars scheduled for Phoenix, Reno, Salt Lake City, and Denver in May are set to help employers improve hearing conservation efforts and prevent noise-induced hearing loss among their workers.

Free Seminars in Alberta to Help Employers Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Among Workers

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Two free seminars presented by Brad Witt, Director of Hearing Conservation, are scheduled for Calgary and Edmonton in March to help employers improve hearing conservation efforts and prevent noise-induced hearing loss among their workers.

Howard Leight / Sperian Hearing Protection Experts to Present at National Hearing Conservation Association Conference

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Hearing conservation experts from Howard Leight / Sperian Hearing Protection will be presenters at the 2010 National Hearing Conservation Association’s (NHCA) Conference, February 25-27, 2010, in Orlando, Fla.

Howard Leight’s New Pilot Push-in Ear Plug Delivers Occupational Hearing Protection with Innovative, Hybrid Design

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT

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.

White Paper Shows How QuietDose In-Ear Dosimetry Validated Hearing Conservation Program, Reversed OSHA Citation at Dixie Industries

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT

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.

New White Paper Details Best Practices of US Airways Occupational Hearing Conservation Program

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Nucor Steel Improves Worker Hearing Protection with New Howard Leight Technology

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new free case study, “Nucor Provides Measurable Worker Hearing Protection with Howard Leight Technology” details how Nucor Steel is using new state-of-the-art VeriPRO® earplug fit testing technology from Howard Leight to evaluate whether each individual employee is receiving optimal on-the-job hearing protection.

Applaud Proposed EPA NRR Rule Changes for Acknowledging “Real World” Experience, Placing More Responsibility on Safety Managers, Expert Says

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes governing Noise Reduction Ratings will help to “refocus hearing conservation programs to prevent employee hearing loss, and reflect real-world realities in the workplace,” according to Brad Witt, Director of Hearing Conservation for Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC.

Howard Leight’s “HearForever” Initiative is the Next Generation of Hearing Conservation

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight formally introduced HearForever™, a major initiative aimed to raise awareness of the dangers, risks and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) at work and at home.

Free Seminars Will Detail Best Practices in Employer Hearing Conservation, Impending NRR Change

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A series of free seminars discussing the increasing critical importance –and rapidly changing regulatory environment—of employer-based Hearing Conservation Programs have been announced for eight cities along the East and West coasts of the U.S. by Howard Leight in September and October 2009.

Howard Leight Participates in MSHA-Yale Field Study of Technologies to Prevent Hearing Loss Among Mine Inspectors

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight, the leading global provider of passive and intelligent hearing protection solutions, is participating in a field study conducted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in collaboration with Yale University that is evaluating the effectiveness of new technologies to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss among mine inspectors.

Howard Leight Introduces QuietDose: In-Ear Dosimetry Measures Noise Exposure in Real-Time to Help Prevent Workplace Hearing Loss

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight today officially introduced QuietDose™ -- the only personal dosimeter that measures and records a worker’s actual in-ear exposure to noise over an entire work shift. The introduction is a major advance towards stopping the progression of occupational hearing loss and ensuring employer compliance with hearing safety regulations.

New White Paper Details Six Common Bad Assumptions About Hearing Protection

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT

In the world of personal protective equipment, bad assumptions are hazardous and can result in injury — or worse. Yet, despite 25 years of government regulation, a handful of persistent bad assumptions are widespread — endangering both the effectiveness of occupational Hearing Conservation Programs (HCPs) – and worker hearing.

Encourage Employees to Take Home Earplugs

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection for workers exposed to hazardous noise. Best practice has shown that providing a good variety of hearing protectors improves compliance. But smart employers will also encourage employees to take hearing protectors home.

Care and Maintenance of Earplugs and Earmuffs Highlighted on New Howard Leight Poster

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

A new poster available free from Howard Leight details the care and maintenance of Earplugs and Earmuffs. Designed for placement on worksite bulletin boards or in other high-traffic areas, the colorful poster provides clear instructions for each type of hearing protection device.

Howard Leight Brochure Details Expected NRR Labeling Changes for Hearing Protectors

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In anticipation of the EPA's expected change to the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), Howard Leight has issued a brochure that explains known details of the proposed changes for hearing protectors. Titled, "Inside the EPA's Proposed Change to the Noise Reduction Rating," the brochure is designed as a handy information resource for safety managers, providing background on the impending new rating system and the ANSI testing protocols on which it is expected to be based.

Popular Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Seminars Coming to U.S. Gulf Section in October

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars across the U.S. Gulf October 21-23, 2008. Entitled, "What You Need To Hear: Best Practices In Hearing Conservation," the seminars will be presented by Theresa Schulz, PhD, a renowned audiologist and Hearing Conservation specialist and Hearing Conservation Manager for Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC. The seminars combine audio and visual demonstrations to convey hearing conservation principles in an engaging and practical way, and are open to hearing conservation program managers, safety managers, industrial hygienists and like professionals.

Field Attenuation Study Shows Individual Training Key to Hearing Protector Effectiveness

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent field attenuation study conducted by the Howard Leight Acoustical Laboratory on the performance of hearing protection devices showed that individual, one-on-one training was the most significant factor in predicting good earplug performance.

Sperian Protection Acquires doseBusters USA, Inc. Expansion in Intelligent Hearing Protection Solutions

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sperian Protection announces today the acquisition of doseBusters™ USA, a pioneer in personal noise dosimetry technology. This acquisition represents the latest step in Sperian’s strategy of providing a comprehensive set of intelligent hearing protection solutions.

Howard Leight Publishes New 2008 Product Selection Guide

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sperian Hearing Protection has just made available the new Howard Leight® 2008 Product Selection Guide, covering its diverse portfolio of earplugs, earmuffs and accessories. Included are a Best Practices Guide for setting up an OHSA-approved Hearing Conservation Program, descriptions of hearing loss symptoms, fitting instructions for earplugs and earmuffs, and an extensive product selection guide keyed by industry and exposure level.

VeriPRO Earplug Attenuation Verification Software Highlighted in New Howard Leight Microsite

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sperian Hearing Protection has launched a special microsite for its new VeriPRO^® earplug field verification software. The new VeriPRO microsite, at www.howardleightveripro.com, provides visitors with a tour de force of the program, including background on the program's function and development, as well as research and best practices related to VeriPRO usage.

Combating Overprotection in the Workplace

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hearing protectors are unique among personal protective equipment in that, in order to protect hearing, they make users partially deaf. This can lead to complications not found with other protective equipment, namely, overprotection.

Popular Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Seminars Coming to Great Lakes Section of the US

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars across the Great Lakes section of the US, June 23-27. Entitled, "Best Practices In Hearing Conservation," the seminar, led by industry expert Brad Witt, MA, CCC-A, combines audio and visual demonstrations to convey hearing conservation principles in an engaging and practical way. The seminars are open to hearing conservation program managers, safety managers, industrial hygienists and like professionals.

Sperian Hearing Protection Establishes Hearing Conservation Department

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC, has announced the formation of a Hearing Conservation Department to act as a focal point for the company's multi-faceted initiatives in research, training, and education, and to enhance its advisory role in standards regulation. Headquartered at the Howard Leight facility in San Diego, CA, the new department is headed by well-known Industrial Audiologist Brad Witt. Joining the staff effective May 5, 2008, is Theresa Schulz, PhD, a renowned audiologist and Hearing Conservation Specialist.

Howard Leight Introduces Impact Sport Ultraslim Sound Amplification Earmuffs

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight has introduced a new ultraslim sound amplification earmuff specifically designed for use in intermittent and impact noise environments. Impact Sport sound amplification earmuffs incorporate high-tech patented electronics that amplify ambient sounds up to a safe 82 dBA, while at the same time providing NRR 22 protection against hazardous noise. This allows wearers to stay connected with their environment while their hearing is protected.

What Purchasing Needs to Know About Hearing Conservation

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The ultimate focus of Purchasing is on the bottom line. But often, getting what's best for less involves an understanding of products and processes far beyond pricing and volume discounts. This is particularly true in the case of hearing protection devices (HPDs), where making sound OSHA-compliant purchasing decisions requires an understanding of both the risks of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and of the conservation products and programs designed to mitigate it.

New Howard Leight Accessories Improve Earmuff Convenience and Comfort

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hearing protection leader Howard Leight has introduced two new accessories for its broad line of earmuffs: a Polar Hood™, specifically designed to be worn with earmuffs, which ensures optimal attenuation for workers exposed to cold climates who also require hearing protection; and the Slim Belt Clip designed to provide handy storage when earmuffs are not in use.

New Thunder T2HV Hi-Visibility Earmuffs from Howard Leight Provide Double Protection Day and Night

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When jobsites are outdoors, at night or in inclement weather, or anywhere in low light conditions, workers are exposed to increased safety hazards in addition to noise. Incorporating high-visibility earcups and reflective headbands to provide visual protection, along with a completely dielectric construction, Howard Leight^® Thunder^® T2HV Hi-Visibility earmuffs provide workers with a total solution for hearing protection and visibility in electrical environments.

New Howard Leight Ads Urge Safety Managers to "Never Compromise" on Hearing Conservation

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Leight by Sperian has launched a new ad campaign advising safety managers to "Never Compromise" on their Hearing Conservation Programs. The new campaign stresses taking a concerted, people-oriented program approach to hearing conservation, and uses real workers as examples.

New Howard Leight Clarity Multiple-Use Earplugs Enhance Communication and Worker Safety

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Howard Leight Clarity Multiple-Use Earplugs Enhance Communication and Worker Safety

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Designed to keep workers connected to their environment without compromising protection, Howard Leight's new Clarity^® multiple-use earplugs improve worker safety and communication by blocking hazardous noise while allowing voice and signal frequencies to be heard more naturally. Utilizing Bilsom^® Technology's patented Sound Management Technology™ (SMT), the Clarity earplug delivers uniform attenuation that blocks low and medium frequency noise while enhancing the perception of higher voice and warning signal frequencies without distortion.

Howard Leight Launches First Ever Online Hearing Protector Selector With New Website

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Smithfield, RI -- Howard Leight takes Hearing Conservation to the next level with the launch of its new global howardleight.com. The new site offers visitors a 360-degree experience in fit, selection, protection and motivation, with a variety of content and technology, including product information, best practices in Hearing Conservation and the industry's first Hearing Protector Selector.

Hearing Protector Wear-Time Evaluation Wheel Tool Available

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Many noise-exposed workers fail to realize how damaging it can be to remove their hearing protection even for a few minutes. A new wear-time evaluation tool, available free from Howard Leight by Sperian, can help alert them to this danger. The device is a simple disc, one side of which identifies the optimal amount of attenuation a hearing protection device (HPD) will provide over an eight-hour shift if it is removed for various lengths of time. The reverse side of the Wear-Time Evaluator offers advice on selecting the proper hearing protector.

New VeriPRO Technology from Howard Leight Measures Real-World Attenuation of Earplugs

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New VeriPRO^® technology just introduced by Howard Leight now makes it possible for safety managers to ensure employees are getting the most out of their hearing protection devices. Developed in conjunction with the House Ear Institute (www.hei.org), VeriPRO measures real-world attenuation of unmodified earplugs and can be used as a means to improve individual employee training and enhance the overall effectiveness of hearing conservation programs.

Best Pratices Make Better Bearing Conservation Programs

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

While the language of OSHA's Occupational Noise Standard (CFR 29 1910.95) may appear convoluted, its dictates are rather straightforward, according to Renee Bessette, a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist and Marketing Manager, Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC. ''Implementing an OSHA-approved Hearing Conservation Program is not as daunting as it seems,'' said Bessette in recent remarks. ''There are a number of 'best practices' that safety program managers can employ that not only help ensure compliance with regulations, but also promote positive employee attitudes towards hearing safety.''

Noise exposure with radio earmuffs explained in new Sound Source™

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The question of whether radio earmuffs provide protection or add damaging noise is addressed in a new Sound Source^™ bulletin recently released by the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group, makers of Howard Leight^® and Bilsom^® brand hearing protectors. Authored by Audiology and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Brad Witt, MA, CCC-A, and available on the Hearing Safety Group website, Sound Source #3, ''Radio Earmuffs & Noise Exposure,'' discusses the difference between headset radios and hearing protector earmuffs equipped with AM/FM radios, and explains how to calculate effective noise exposure while wearing them.

New Radio Hi-Visibility Earmuff Improves Worker Safety, Motivation

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Improving worker motivation and overall protection, Bilsom has extended its award winning high-visibility capabilities to its AM/FM Radio earmuff. Eye-catching bright green earcups and a reflective headband on the new Radio Hi-Visibility earmuffs provide clear visibility, day or night. At the same time, workers can enhance job satisfaction by listening to their favorite radio station or other portable audio device.

Hearing protection from ultra high and low frequencies described in new Sound Source bulletin

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Can standard earplugs or earmuffs protect you from the deep rumble of a turbine or the piercing noise of an ultrasonic welder--sounds outside the tested range of those protectors? That subject is addressed in a new Sound Source™ Bulletin recently released by the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group. The Bulletin, Sound Source #12, is authored by noted audiologist Brad Witt, and is available for free on the company's website at http://www.hearingportal.com/hearingconservation/hc-snd-ame.asp

Popular Hearing Conservation seminars coming to southeast USA in June

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars across the southeastern section of the US this June. Entitled, ''What You Need To Hear: Best Practices In Hearing Conservation,'' the seminar, led by industry expert Brad Witt, MA, CCC-A, combines audio and visual demonstrations to convey hearing conservation principles in an engaging and practical way. The seminars are open to hearing conservation program managers, safety managers, industrial hygienists and like professionals.

BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group brings popular Hearing Conservation seminars to Australia in April

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars April 18 - May 1. Entitled,''What You Need To Hear: Best Practices In Hearing Conservation,'' the seminar, led by industry expert Brad Witt, MA, CCC A, combines audio and visual demonstrations to convey hearing conservation principles in an engaging and practical way. Seminars will be offered at a number of locations across Australia, and are open to hearing conservation program managers, safety managers, industrial hygienists and like professionals.

Dual protection addressed in new Sound Source bulletin

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Will doubling up or wearing dual protection—an earmuff in addition to earplugs—provide added protection against extreme noise levels? The answer is yes, according to a new Sound Source^™ bulletin recently released by the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group, but perhaps not as much as you thought. The bulletin, Sound Source #11a, ''Dual Protection,'' is authored by noted audiologist Brad Witt, and is available on the company's website at www.hearingportal.com/hearingconservation

What to Expect from EPA Updates to Hearing Protector Regulations

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation met with industry leaders to announce it has received funding and approval in 2007 to update hearing protector testing and labeling regulations which have been pending since 2003. Brad Witt, Audiology and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group, attended the meeting and has posted an analysis of what the new regulations might mean for industry on the company's website at www.hearingportal.com. The complete document, entitled, ''What You Need to Hear,'' is available as a free PDF download.

Popular Hearing Conservation seminar coming to San Antonio

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

New VeriPRO^™ technology just introduced by Howard Leight by Sperian now makes it possible for safety managers to ensure employees are getting the most out of their hearing protection devices. Developed in conjunction with the House Ear Institute (www.hei.org), VeriPRO measures real-world attenuation of unmodified earplugs and can be used as a means to improve individual employee training and enhance the overall effectiveness of hearing conservation programs.

BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group takes popular Hearing Conservation seminars in the road

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will conduct a series of free hearing conservation seminars this fall, entitled, ''What You Need To Hear: Best Practices In Hearing Conservation.'' The seminar, lead by industry expert Brad Witt, MA, CCC-A, combines audio and visual demonstrations to convey hearing conservation principles in an engaging and practical way. Seminars will be conducted at a number of locations in the Northeast and Midwest US, and western Canada, and are open to hearing conservation program managers, safety managers, industrial hygienists and like professionals.

BACOU-DALLOZ Hearing safety group takes popular hearing conservation seminars on the road

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

OSHA Hearing conservation violations analyzed in new Sound Source™

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A new Sound Source^™ bulletin, ''OSHA Hearing Conservation Violations,'' issued by the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group, reports on a study the company recently conducted with the assistance of OSHA's Office of Information and Technology on compliance actions between 2000 and 2004 relating to hearing conservation.

Redesigned Howard Leight Airsoft earplugs offer improved fit, comfort and protection

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hearing protection leader Howard Leight has redesigned and updated its popular AirSoft multiple-use earplugs. First introduced nearly 30 years ago, AirSoft was the first earplug to utilize an internal air pocket. Offering industry's highest noise reduction rating (NRR 27), AirSoft quickly became an industry standard and the flagship product of the Howard Leight line. The updated AirSoft includes new material, new design features and new engineering technologies that provide even better fit, comfort and performance.

Bilsom introduces new Ultraslim Leightning L-Zero earmuffs

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Bilsom has extended its popular line of Leightning earmuffs with a new L-Zero (L0) Series. Designed to provide reliable protection from intermittent or marginal noise hazards, the L0 Series features an ultraslim earcup design with less weight and bulk than standard earmuffs, and is available in Folding (L0F) and Neckband (L0N) models.

Howard Leight Percap banded earplugs fold for convenient access to hearing protection

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Hearing protection leader Howard Leight has announced the availability of PerCap^®, the only folding banded earplugs available in the personal protection equipment [PPE] market. A semi-aural protector, PerCap's soft polyurethane ear pods seal the opening of the ear canal and offer lower attenuation, making them ideal for workers exposed to low levels of hazardous noise.

Trend in hearing protection technology moving towards ''sound management,'' says industry expert

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT

According to industrial audiologist Brad Witt, the days of striving to develop Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) that could simply block the most sound are over. ''Today, said Witt, who is Audiology and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group, ''the focus is definitely more on sound management: on attenuating the hazardous noise to a level that still allows communication and warning signal detection.''

BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group to showcase hearing protection devices at world of Concrete

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 01:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group will showcase its wide range of Howard Leight^® and Bilsom^® hearing protection products at the 2006 World of Concrete Exhibit, on January 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. The World of Concrete is one of the commercial construction industry's largest trade shows, with over 1,600 exhibitors and more than 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space.

BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group partners with the Hearing Foundation of Canada to Launch ''Sound Sense'' program for grade schoolers

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group has joined with The Hearing Foundation of Canada to help launch a hearing awareness program in over 3,000 Ontario grade schools. The bi-lingual program, entitled, ''Sound Sense: Save Your Hearing for the Music,'' is an entertaining presentation that uses music to educate Grade 6 students about their amazing sense of hearing, and what they can do to protect it. The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group is supporting the program by donating 150,000 pairs of Howard Leight^® Matrix^™ blue corded earplugs for distribution to the students, along with a quantity of new motivational/educational noise thermometers.

BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group partners with Lightspeed aviation to develop new generation of industrial communication hearing protection headsets

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Hearing Safety Group of Bacou-Dalloz has partnered with LightSPEED Aviation of Portland, OR, to develop a new generation of industrial communication hearing protection headsets, officials at Bacou-Dalloz have announced. Under the terms of the strategic alliance, LightSPEED will manufacture the new line utilizing the Hearing Safety Group's platform and aspects of their proprietary communications technology. The products will be marketed jointly by Bacou-Dalloz and LightSPEED in the USA and Canada.

New Howard Leight LS-400 Leight Source 400 earplug dispenser saves time, space and packaging waste

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New from the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group is the Howard Leight^® brand LS-400 Leight^® Source earplug dispenser. Built of durable plastic and designed for wall mounting or tabletop use, the LS-400 provides an easy and convenient way for workers to access hearing protectors. In addition, purchasing bulk dispenser refills eliminates packaging waste and can save companies up to 10% of their annual earplug cost.

New Howard Leight/Bilsom Hearingportal.com goes live

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group has launched a new website, www.hearingportal.com, combining the informational assets of both Howard Leight and Bilsom brands, to provide safety managers with a new global resource for their hearing conservation programs.

Hearing loss no longer the ''price we pay'' for construction work, says industry expert

Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

While noise hazards have not changed significantly in the past twenty years, the ability to protect construction workers has advanced significantly, according to Brad Witt, Audiology and Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Hearing Safety Group of PPE industry leader Bacou-Dalloz. Better technology in noise measurement, innovations in hearing protection devices (HPDs), and a heightened understanding of how to manage competing hazards can all contribute to improved hearing conservation efforts in construction and similar industries.

Bilsom introduces full range of specialty application earmuffs

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Building on their popular noise blocking and sound management earmuff brands, Bilsom is introducing several new models to meet a wide range of specialty applications. Thunder^®, Leightning^® and Clarity^® series earmuffs can now mount directly on hard hats, or fold away for convenience. Leightning is also available with a special neckband for use when other protective gear is being worn, such as face shields or visors.

Bilsom incorporates axclusive Air Flow Control technology into Thunder and Leightning earmuff lines

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

-- Patented AFC technology improves attenuation
-- New design offers convenience of snap-in ear cushions

Brad K. Witt joins BACOU-DALLOZ hearing safety group as audiology and regulatory affairs manager

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- Recognized authority on occupational audiology and hearing conservation to provide training worldwide

Howard Leight Matrix earplugs win compliance magazine commitment to worker safety award

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

-- Prestigious award recognizes innovation, impact on safety and ease of use
-- Award ceremony to be held at National Safety Council Congress & Expo

Howard Leight introduces new and improved Max earplugs

Fri, 02 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

-- Modified design and new, softer material improve comfort and performance
-- 33 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) provides improved attenuation

Popular Smartfit earplugs now available in detectable models and with cotton cords

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

-- SmartFit's Conforming Material Technology^™ provides personalized fit for maximum comfort at off-the-shelf product pricing

Industry leader calls for new approach to hearing protection

Tue, 02 Mar 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- Advises safety professionals to look beyond noise reduction ratings
-- Advocates new ''4-C's'' approach based on human factors and technology

Howard Leight reinvents cylinder earplugs

Mon, 02 Feb 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- New design and material improve fit and performance
-- Patented ''no-roll'' foam construction eases insertion, adds comfort
-- Uniform attenuation profile blocks noise while voice can be heard more naturally

New Bilsom earmuff line does more than block noise

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- Revamped line incorporates 18 new earmuff designs
-- New product categories reflect new approach to hearing protection

New and improved Bilsom Clarity earmuffs provide sophisticated sound management without electronics

Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- ''Uniform attenuation'' filters harmful noise out, allows voices in
-- Multiple Noise Reduction Rating levels allow protection to match safety needs

Product consolidation sparks innovation by Howard Leight and Bilsom

Mon, 05 Jan 2004 01:00:00 GMT

-- Focus on earplugs by Howard Leight and on earmuffs by Bilsom generates prolific product development
-- Combined efforts reveal new direction for hearing protection technology