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.
Recent advances in intelligent hearing protection technology enhance our ability to protect people from hazardous noise exposures and measure one’s daily dose.
To bring the noise attenuation ratings more in line with real-world usage, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce new labeling requirements.