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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. Theresa Y. Schulz is the hearing conservation manager for Honeywell Safety Products, manufacturer of Howard Leight® hearing protection products (www.howardleight.com, www.hearforever.org). She is a past president and has been an active member of the National Hearing Conservation Association [NHCA] for 30 years. Dr. Schulz served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years as an audiologist.

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noise reduction Ratings

Hearing protection: Don’t rely solely on Noise Reduction Ratings for protection

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
April 1, 2015
Noise control is difficult in refining and chemical plant environments. To mitigate hazardous noise, personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. hearing protection, is often required.


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hearing

Sound reasons: Preventing hearing loss

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
September 3, 2014
Hearing — and our ability to listen — defines our relationships and shapes our personalities.


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horizon

What hearing protection regulations are on the horizon?

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
October 2, 2013
In the United States, hearing conservation regulations are promulgated by governmental authorities such as OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and other agencies, depending on jurisdiction.


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Personal listening devices

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

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


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Industrial Hygiene

Empower workers against overexposure

Fit-test earplugs as a training tool
Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
May 3, 2012
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

Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
March 29, 2012

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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columns

Pick the right plug

Fit testing optimizes earplug selection
Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
March 1, 2012
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
Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
February 2, 2012
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
Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
July 11, 2011
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

Renee S. Bessette, COHC Theresa Y. Schulz, Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force (retired) Ph.D.
June 1, 2011
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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