Washington — NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association are accepting nominations for the 2019 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.
The award honors people and organizations that have introduced effective practices or innovations to help prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus.
To nominate an individual or organization, send a letter highlighting the initiatives and success of the hearing loss prevention program via email to Safe-in-Sound Review Committee Coordinator Scott Schneider at [email protected]. Nominees will be notified and asked to complete an online application. Third-party nomination letters are due June 15.
Self-nominations also are accepted, with a final application deadline of July 13.
The winner will be recognized at NHCA’s annual conference, set for Feb. 7-9 in Grapevine, TX.
