Cotral Lab - Anadyne

#FUNFACT: Did you know that the sound level of a wild turkey can reach 100 decibels? ???? At Cotral Lab - Anadyne, we are well aware of the dangers of noise, and this Thanksgiving, we remind you of the importance of protecting your hearing ??? Thank you for your trust! We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving ???? #CotralLab #HearingProtection #Thanksgiving

?? What's your biggest challenge with #HearingConservation been this year? (comment below if not on the list) Before switching to #Anadyne, many employers in the #PacificNorthwest were frustrated with shutdowns in #production, the hectic process of getting employees into their tests, and the complexities of dealing with hundreds (or thousands!!??) of employee test records. However, after the switch to Anadyne's streamlined Quanta program, things changed. Follow along to learn how a streamlined hearing conservation program can have far-reaching consequences! #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyManager

?? Looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2024 Western Pulp, Paper, and Forest Products Safety & Health Conference next week! ??? December 3-4 2024 ?? Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront Hotel Drop by to learn more about how our mission of streamlining #hearingconservation can save you the hassle and headache associated with hearing testing and #hearingprotection. See you at booth 39! #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyManagers

?? Are you aware of what #OSHA requirements apply in the #PacificNorthwest? Many #safety managers may not realize that #Oregon and #Washington have requirements that vary slightly from OSHA's regulations when it comes to #hearingconservation. For example, STS and age-correction: ? Oregon & Washington regulations do not allow age-correction to be applied to the standard threshold shift. ? However, the age-correction can be applied to the recordability of the shift, meaning it doesn't meet criteria for being entered on the 300 log. ?? This allows #safetyleadership to prevent further #hearingloss from occurring through retraining in #hearingprotection, and can prevent further recordable injuries in the future. ? Unsure what noise regulations may apply that you're unaware of? Reach out today! #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety

Are your employees receiving their baseline #hearingtests within the time limit set out by #OSHA? In Oregon, employees must receive their baseline hearing tests within 6 months of being included in the #hearingconservation program. There is no mobile van exemption in Oregon - the 6 month rule applies regardless of how the testing is conducted. For employers located in Washington, there is the mobile van exemption allowing their employees to receive baseline tests within 12 months of being included in the program. However, best practice is to get those baselines as quickly as possible when an employee is exposed to levels of noise above the action level. #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety

Why is #hearingtesting important? From preventing further #workplaceinjuries to enhancing #production, a compliant and consistent #hearingconservationprogram is key to protecting your employees. #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety

Are employees in a #hearingconservation program allowed to refuse their annual #hearingtest? While employers may understandably be concerned if this situation arises, it's important to note what #OSHA's noise standard actually requires. Simply put, employers must offer #hearingtesting to employees whose 8-hour time weighted average of exposure is over the action level. If the testing has been offered and declined, the employer would be advised to document the offer of testing, and the refusal. Questions? Reach out today! #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety

#HearingProtection shouldn't be the only thing that can be customized in your #hearingconservation program. #HearingTesting can also be customized to your companies needs. From keeping track of which employees still need to be tested (so you don't have to), to navigating complex shift schedules, to special reporting requirements, we've got the needs of your company covered. With over 30 years of experience in the hearing field, our experts are here to help you get the most out of your hearing conservation program, with the least disruption to the operation of your company. #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety

Employers in Oregon should be aware of key differences between Oregon's #hearingconservation guidelines and Federal #OSHA regulations. From audiometry guidelines to Stand Threshold Shifts follow ups, Oregon's unique hearing conservation standards can be difficult to understand. Three important differences #Oregon employers should be aware of is the application of age-correction to standard threshold shifts, the lack of a mobile van exemption for baseline hearing tests, and finally if the test examiner is truly qualified. To learn more, see our new blog below! #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety #Prevention

It may be tempting to go all out when providing employees with #hearingprotection, but did you know there is such thing as overprotection? This can be caused by unnecessarily wearing double protection, or simply wearing a hearing protector with too high of an NRR. Surprisingly, this can even lead to noise induced hearing loss, as the employee must remove their protection to communicate. And without the ability to hear alarms, machinery operating, and warning signals, overprotection could even cause other #workplaceinjuries. The answer is an effective hearing protector that can filter out the dangerous noise, and still allow for clear communication without needing to be removed. Reach out today to learn more! #Anadyne #WorkplaceSafety #Prevention