The Healthy Hearing Program is a specialized program designed for anyone exposed to excessive noise, addressing all risks of hearing damage. We achieve this through the following measures:
We assess all the sounds and risks that you or the employee encounter daily. This is done through a questionnaire and sound measurements. Afterward, we create a personalized risk profile. You will see how your hearing will develop until the age of 65 if no action is taken to prevent hearing damage. This is important for raising awareness, so that behavioral coaching can have a more significant effect.
The second phase of the Healthy Hearing Program focuses on early detection of hearing damage. Therefore, we conduct a hearing scan right away. Our method is faster, easier, more accurate, and unaffected by external factors. With this scan, we examine the functioning of the entire ear and can detect any hearing damage at a very early stage. So early that you might not even notice any potential hearing damage yourself!
If it is impossible to address the source of the noise, then we need to protect you with hearing protectors. We select a hearing protector that best suits the situation and you. However, from experience, we know that even custom-made hearing protection is sometimes insufficiently or incorrectly worn. That’s why we also focus on consistent use and annually check the functionality of the hearing protector.
The impact of individual coaching is much greater than any other form of training or guidance. During the individual coaching sessions, you will find out:
According to the “Occupational Diseases in Figures 2022” report by the Dutch Center for Occupational Diseases, students in schools produce remarkably high sound levels. We are talking about noise levels exceeding 80 dB! This is particularly evident in primary education, but it is also becoming a growing concern among teachers in schools with active and noisy children.
Furthermore, there is a noticeable trend where teachers increasingly report tinnitus and hearing damage. Especially older teachers express their inability to work in schools with high noise levels. Preventive measures are, therefore, absolutely necessary, as the average age of teachers in primary education is now around 43 years.
To protect children and teachers from excessive noise levels, schools can take the following steps:
Looking for a comprehensive solution for maintaining good hearing, for yourself and/or your staff? Let us know! Request a non-binding consultation.
