E37: Now Hear ThisHearing Conservation Beyond PPE
b'It\\u2019s one of the most instantly recognizable hazards when you step onto many worksites\\u2014noise. A lot of us tend to think, well, just use some PPE, and that\\u2019s that. However, there\\u2019s much more to a hearing conservation program than meets the eye, or, shall we say, meets the ear. What are some of the things you may be overlooking in your hearing conservation efforts, from hidden risks to the value of audiometric testing? Well, today we\\u2019re talking with a hearing conservation expert who may have some great thoughts on the matter, so let\\u2019s listen up!\\n\\nOur guest today, Alexa Gough, is the Occupational Hearing Conservation Business Unit Manager at SHOEBOX Audiometry. In this role, she works with some of the most forward-thinking manufacturers and onsite or near-site occupational healthcare providers in North America. She has a passion for partnering with them to find innovative ways of improving the way they deliver audiometric testing as part of a hearing conservation program, all while helping them achieve their overall business objectives.'