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Home » Authors » Laurie Wells, Au.D.

Laurie Wells, Au.D.

Laurie Wells, Au.D., is a Doctor of Audiology and Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for 3M Personal Safety Division, where she works with hearing protection and hearing conservation program regulatory issues globally. She is one of the 3M audiologists specializing in hearing loss prevention and helps curate the 3M Center for Hearing Conservation where visitors can find articles, videos, toolkits, fast facts, a wide variety of hearing solutions, and more.

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Hearing Protector Attenuation Ratings and the Benefits of Fit-Testing

Behind the Numbers: Hearing Protectors

Understanding Hearing Protector Attenuation Ratings and the Benefits of Fit-Testing
Laurie Wells, Au.D. Carly Engels Johnston
February 25, 2020

In most countries, hearing protectors are required by law to be tested and labeled in a specific way. The idea is that by using a standardized measurement method and a straightforward, one-number rating, it should help users decide which hearing protector to choose. However, it turns that one number often doesn’t tell the whole story.


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occpuational hearing protection

Seven elements of a successful hearing conservation program

Cut the noise
Laurie Wells, Au.D. Ted Madison
September 1, 2017

In this article, we’ll examine hearing loss and leading causes, an overview of the history of hearing protection, and seven elements that workplaces should consider when implementing a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) or Hearing Loss Prevention Program (HLP).


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