Press Room
Monday April 30, 2012
Narrowbanding Deadline Approching Fast
January 1st, 2013 is an important date for two-way radio users. On this date, narrowband operations on business band two way radio becomes mandatory. Are you prepared?
Monday April 30, 2012
Costly Communication Breakdowns
Accidents, reduced productivity, and worker's compensation claims can threaten your bottom line. Having the right solution for your situation can help you avoid costly communication breakdowns. Find out how clear communication with CavCom technology results in immediate payback.
Monday April 30, 2012
The Perfect Fit For Your Business
CavCom products are a perfect fit for any business where people need to communicate in high noise environments, with respirators, or other personal protective equipment (PPE). When is CavCom technology the right fit for you?
Thursday December 29, 2011
39th Annual North Dakota Safety & Health Conference
Bismarck Civic Center February 7-9, 2012 Booth 98 Experience the Incredible Non-Edible EGG!
Friday August 19, 2011
Power-Gen International 2011
Visit CavCom, Inc at Power-Gen International 2011 December 13-15 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV 89109
Monday April 11, 2011
AISTech 2011
Visit our booth at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN for the 2011 AISTech Show. Booth 207. May 2-5th.
Wednesday January 19, 2011
US Department of Labor's OSHA withdraws proposed interpretation on occupational noise
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is withdrawing its proposed interpretation titled "Interpretation of OSHA's Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise." The interpretation would have clarified the term "feasible administrative or engineering controls" as used in OSHA's noise standard. The proposed interpretation was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 19, 2010.
Thursday October 21, 2010
NHCA Announces OSHA's Intention to Change Policy on Compliance with Noise Standards, 29 CFR 1910.95
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) is pleased to announce that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has declared its intention to change its current policy on compliance with the noise standard, 29 CFR 1910.95.
Friday October 01, 2010
Gulf spill requires unique hearing protection, communication
After nearly 30 years of OSHA mandated hearing conservation, hearing loss is currently the No. 1 recordable illness among all manufacturing. Equally alarming is compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus is now the No. 1 compensable injury for the military/ Veterans Affairs...
Tuesday June 08, 2010
Common Sounds and Noise Levels
From a whisper to the lawn mower and even your favorite rock concert - see where noise affects your ears the most
Monday June 07, 2010
Can You Hear Me Now?
Who doesn't identify with this question when using two-way radios or cell phones in high noise? The question is so popular that one of the nation's largest cell phone companies has used it to their advantage in marketing efforts. The answer may be yes, I can hear you, but I can't understand you!
Monday March 01, 2010
A Practical Alternative to Relying on NRR
Hearing protectors are labeled with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) that is derived from laboratory measurements of the attenuation provided to trained and motivated human subjects in a 'sterile' environment. As intended, these measurements represent a best-fit condition...
Monday March 01, 2010
Silence Isn't Golden
A custom earpiece to be used with hand-held radios increases hearing acuity and aids those with hearing impairments.
Wednesday November 04, 2009
NHCA Calls for Change in Hearing Protector Rating Method from EPA
These suggested changes will help EPA improve the utility of hearing protection devices, and in doing so will reduce the substantial burden that noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) places on American workers and community members.
Friday August 28, 2009
NHCA Requests Updated Hearing Conservation Regs. from OSHA
Exposure to high levels of noise is one of the most prevalent occupational hazards faced by American workers, with an estimated 22 million noise exposed workers in the U.S.
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Hearing Protector Device Compendium
In 2000, NIOSH researchers initiated a new effort to collect data published by manufacturers of hearing protectors sold in the United States...
Sunday February 01, 2009
Measuring Hearing Protection
Is there any practical way to measure the amount of hearing protection achieved for an individual on a day-to-day basis, and how can hearing protection affect two-way communication, productivity and safety?