Honeywell Releases iPad App for Safety Managers Trying to Protect Workers’ Hearing

Developed in cooperation with audiologists and safety professionals, Honeywell’s Howard Leight Hearing Conservation Toolbox mobile application for iPad is designed to be an easily accessible resource of tools and educational materials that safety managers can use in support of workplace hearing safety programs.

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a concern of safety managers, affecting approximately 22 million U.S. workers and costing $242 million annually in workers’ compensation, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Subtitled “Hearing Conservation Starts Here,” the app features information on the risks of occupational noise, hearing conservation program best practices and practical instruction on the testing, selection, fitting and use of hearing protection.

The app offers access to:

• Hearing conservation program information and checklists on NIHL, ear anatomy, regulations, choosing and fitting hearing protectors and more

• Informative articles written by Honeywell audiologists based on their experience hosting hundreds of seminars about preventing job-related hearing loss

• Educational videos on the auditory system, the personal effects of NIHL, the importance of fit testing, and more

• A “Noise Thermometer” infographic that quickly communicates the impact of exposure to both on- and off-the-job sources of noise

• An interactive “Noise Wheel” explaining the factors to consider when choosing hearing protection products, such as fit, protection, size and comfort

• Details of Honeywell’s VeriPro earplug fit-testing system which enables safety managers to create an accurate, real-world picture of their employees’ hearing protection

• Complete catalog of hearing protection products with attenuation ratings and a dealer locator with where-to-buy information.

Download the mobile app from iTunes at hwll.co/hearingapp.