APPLY BY AUGUST 19, 2024
Many companies consider their hearing loss prevention programs to be effective if they simply comply with the regulatory standards. Others, however, recognize that simple compliance doesn’t necessarily prevent hearing loss and so they do more. Regulations do not apply to all industries and perhaps your workplace has developed an effective hearing loss program for workers in these unregulated environments. Has your company adopted a “no tolerance” attitude toward occupational hearing loss, and are employees as involved as management? Or, have you or your organization developed evidence-based innovative approaches towards the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss? If so, your organization may be a great candidate for a Safe-in-Sound Award™! WE WANT TO HEAR!
You can help us by identifying those who are striving for excellence and creating innovation in their hearing loss prevention programs by nominating them for the next round of awards. Consider who you interact with in your day-to-day encounters, and nominate them by June 8 2024. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
The first step is to submit a letter directed to Scott Schneider, the Safe-in-Sound Review Committee Coordinator at nominations@safeinsound.us. The letter should identify the nominee (including their contact information), provide a brief description of the noise control or other hearing loss prevention interventions that suggest excellence or innovation, and provide a brief description of any evidence of its effectiveness if available to you.
Second step: Once the letter is received and reviewed, we will contact the nominees. Those who are considered eligible will be informed about how to complete the nomination. The Information for Preparing a Strong Nomination describes the minimum documentation to be provided and gives examples of questions to be addressed when completing a nomination.The Safe-in-Sound expert review committee will evaluate all applications. Applicants considered for further evaluation may be contacted by a committee member for supplemental information and/or to make arrangements for a site visit. All applicants will receive notification regarding the outcome of the committee evaluations.
Don’t forget - your application needs to be submitted with all necessary documentation by midnight on AUGUST 19, 2024.
Thank You and Good Luck!
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