This comprehensive guide is designed to revolutionize your approach to hearing conservation in the industrial sector.
In this eBook, we delve into the importance of fit testing, a recognized best practice in hearing conservation. We explore how fit testing measures the amount of noise reduction a hearing protector provides, ensuring optimal protection for each individual in your workforce.
Key topics covered in the eBook include:
- The 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System: Learn about this system’s compliance with ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018, and its specific criteria such as calibration/verification procedure, maximum allowable ambient sound, and more.
- Performance Criteria for Fit-Test Systems: Understand what to look for in a fit-testing system, including its ability to test both ears at once, measure 7 frequencies used to predict protection, and perform fit tests in areas with background noise.
- Hearing Conservation Program (HCP): Get guidance on how to assess or start your HCP and manage a successful program for years to come.
- Studies on Fit-Test Systems: Explore studies from around the globe on how fit-test systems perform in real-world conditions, looking at the results, costs, value, and impact on other PPE.
By reading this eBook, you’ll gain valuable insights into how the 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System can enhance your hearing conservation program, ensuring a safer and more productive work environment.