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Home » Authors » Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.

Dr. Schulz is hearing conservation manager for Howard Leight /Honeywell Safety Products.
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Personal listening devices

Managing music volume at work: Implement a personal listening device policy

February 1, 2013
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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Personal listening devices (PLDs) have become ubiquitous.


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Industrial Hygiene

Empower workers against overexposure

Fit-test earplugs as a training tool
May 3, 2012
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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Research has shown that worker self-efficacy is an important factor in the use of hearing protection.


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VeriPro

Case study: VeriPRO ear plug fit testing at Shaw Industries

March 29, 2012
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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There are many challenges in managing occupational Hearing Conservation Programs: Fit, Selection, Protection, and Motivation. Environment may also be a major factor, such as at Shaw Industries Group, Inc., the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider.


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Pick the right plug

Fit testing optimizes earplug selection
March 1, 2012
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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How do both safety manager and worker select the “best” earplug for the job?


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hearing conservation

Military tactics for hearing conservation

Best practices you can apply to your program
February 2, 2012
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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As soldiers return from active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, both the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA) have seen a significant increase in hearing damage, tinnitus and hearing loss compensation claims of active-duty soldiers and veterans — to the tune of $1.1 billion.


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Hearing Loss Chart

Recording workers’ hearing loss

Your focus should include leading indicator
July 11, 2011
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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Although it is physically an injury to the hair cells of the inner ear, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is considered and documented as an illness by OSHA. This article examines noise-induced hearing loss as both an injury and illness, and looks at ways to use leading indicators to prevent occupational hearing loss.
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There's no excuse: Managing hearing-impaired or deaf workers

June 1, 2011
By Renee S. Bessette, COHC and Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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It is a misconception that hearing-impaired or deaf workers do not have to participate in a hearing conservation program. Like those with normal hearing, these workers still fall under OSHA, MSHA and FRA regulations for occupational noise exposures.
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Hearing conservation for vets returning to work

November 11, 2010
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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One issue facing veterans returning to or joining the workplace is hearing loss or tinnitus due to the noise hazards of the military.
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Repeat and remind: Painless but permanent

October 1, 2010
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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Here are some tips on how to “motivate to prevent” noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).


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Measure your daily noise dose

February 5, 2010
By Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
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Recent advances in intelligent hearing protection technology enhance our ability to protect people from hazardous noise exposures and measure one’s daily dose.
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