Earwax clump clogging entire ear canal removed from patient: ‘Look at that!’

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By Alexandria Hein | Fox News

An audiologist could hardly believe the size of a massive earwax chunk he had just pulled out of his patient’s ear during a Feb. 22 procedure that was captured on video. “Wow! Look at that!” Neel Raithatha, a consultant audiologist at The Hear Clinic in Leicestershire, said in the video.

Raithatha, whose patient was not identified in the clip, initially estimated that the chunk of earwax measured the entirety of the ear canal, and he wasn’t far off. The earwax measured at 1 inch (2.5 centimeters), falling just 0.19 inches (0.5 centimeters) short of taking up the whole ear canal.

See full article here.

AOHC 2019

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Make your plans to attend the AOHC National Conference at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA April 28-May 1, 2019.

The American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) is the premier professional meeting for physicians and other health professionals who have an interest in the fields of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). It is also the annual membership meeting for ACOEM’s members.

Please visit Tremetrics (a Workplace Integra sister company) in booth 413.

2019 AAOHN Conference in Jacksonville, FL

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Make your plans now to attend the AAOHN National Conference at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL on April 8-10, 2019.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet again with your AAOHN colleagues and enjoy the beautiful Jacksonville Riverfront.

Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. will again be an exhibitor at this conference so make sure to stop by exhibit booth 210.

Click here for AAOHN conference site.

NDD Spirometer and Promotion

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The NDD EasyOne and EasyOne Plus spirometers have been discontinued. These spirometers have been replaced by the NDD EasyOne Air. The NDD EasyOn-PC spirometer is still available.

EasyOne Air is the new, all-in-one revolution in lung function testing. Built for healthcare providers large and small, EasyOne Air puts the power of the most advanced spirometry testing tools in the palm of your hand.

Revolutionary TrueFlow ultrasound technology means unprecedented accuracy for reliable diagnosis and rusted treatment. Equipped with ready-to-use EMR connectivity and a user-friendly interface, the EasyOne Air makes the best in lung care available anywhere.

NDD is offering promotions, please contact Workplace Integra for more information.

Please contact us for a quote or to answer any questions: info@wpintegra.com








TO APP OR NOT TO APP?

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FOLLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUND LEVEL METER APPS
The smartphone is one of the technological developments that has taken the world by storm over the last decade. Statistics released in June 2016 forecast the number of smartphone users to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to around 2.5 billion in 2019, with just over 36 percent of the world’s population projected to use a smartphone by 2018. In addition, app downloads reached nearly 200 billion in 2017 and are expected to reach over 350 billion by 2021.

It is no surprise, then, that the smartphone is cited by many industrial hygienists as their favorite piece of work equipment. Industrial hygienists can use smartphones to make notes and take photographs while on site, email measurement results to colleagues, access websites for guidance, and even make the occasional phone call.

WE’VE GOT AN APP FOR THAT?
It should also come as no surprise that there are hundreds of sound level meter apps available. As a manufacturer of professional sound level meters, Casella urges users to exercise some caution (we would say that, wouldn’t we?). But we don’t want to appear Luddite in our actions. (The Luddites were a radical group of English textile workers in the 19th century who destroyed weaving machinery that they believed was threatening their jobs. This was a form of protest against the use of machinery in a “fraudulent and deceitful manner” to get around standard labor practices.) Buying instrumentation that claims to meet a standard is already a case of “buyer beware.” Products often only get “found out” when tested by a capable, ISO 17025-approved verification laboratory.

Indeed, there are many benefits of using an app with common tools of the industrial hygiene trade. For example, apps used with noise dosimeters or personal air sampling pumps can warn of low battery or a failed measurement and can run remotely from a discrete distance without having to disturb the worker. This improves the productivity of both the industrial hygienist and worker alike; there is nothing worse than having to repeat a measurement or miss a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity.

See full article here.

FOR SALE -TREMETRICS RA 650 AUDIOMETER

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Workplace INTEGRA has a used 4 station Tremetrics RA 650 audiometer available for sale for $5,275.00. This price includes the 4 audiometers and 1 Oscar 6, bio-acoustic simulator. The audiometers will be calibrated prior to delivery. Shipping will be additional or you can pick up the unit in Greensboro, NC.

All of the equipment is in good condition and working great. This equipment is sold as is.

Please contact us at info@wpintegra.com or call 888 974 0001 ask for Jim, for more information.

More on the Tremetrics RA 650

PC Based Audiometer

  • Allows the operator to test up to eight people simultaneously
  • Fully compatible with HT ProTM Software Suite
  • Audiometer modules can be purchased one at a time or all at once, allowing you to buy modules as needed

 

• Extremely reliable unit, leaving you the ability to test with no worries about being down for repairs

Unparalleled reliability and accuracy at a very competitive price

With the ability to test as many as 32 people in an hour with an eight station system, the RA650 will save you both time and money. The RA650 also maintains a small footprint, using a control module housed with the audiometer modules to link all the stations together. Tests can be started, stopped and paused without interrupting other tests.

When used in conjunction with the HT Pro Software Package, the RA650 becomes the total package for hearing conservation. With the addition of the RA650 and HT Pro, you are in a position to excel in your mobile testing environment. All three devices can create features that include a live feed of tests as they are occuring, nearly unlimited filtering and reporting capability, separate databases for separate companies, and the ability to network your computers to keep your data safe.
Specification 

RA650 chassis, power supply/controller audio channels: Accepts up to a maximum of four (4) RA650 audiometer channels 

Two RA650 chassis can be used to test up to eight subjects; Control Channel: One control model per chassis 

Power: Auto-selectable 90-240 VAC ± 10%, 50-60 Hz 

Dimensions: 6.5” W x 12.5” D x 9” H 

Weight: 6.5 lbs. (1-station without earphones or handswitch); Communications: RS232C at 19200 Baud 

Software interface: Manages up to eight (8) audiometer modules 

Audiometer Module 

Equals or exceeds ANSI S3.6-1969-2010 

Test frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000 Hz (8000 Hz selectable) 

Frequency accuracy: Better than 1%, crystal controlled 

Distortion: Total harmonic distortion below -40 dB (1%) 

HL attenuator: -10 to 100 dB in 5 dB steps 

HL accuracy: ±1 dB Calibration: EEPROM calibration, frequency requires no adjustment; calibration date entered at time of calibration 

Rise/Fall time: Meets ANSI specifications 

Earphones: Telephonics TDH-39, 10 ohm earphones in Model 41 cushions 

Dimensions: 1” W x 11.25” D x 6.25” H 

Weight: 0.5 lb 

Power: Supplied by mainframe 

Options Foshm 

Windows based hearing conservation data management software 

Audiocups – Noise attenuating enclosures 

OSCAR 6™ – Electro-acoustic ear 

RA650 Group Audiometric Testing System 

Microphone provides talk-over communication with any or all test subjects 
Proven reliability and support 

The RA650 series has a proven track record in both the military and civilian group testing market. Systems are backed by a nationwide dealer network and factory support group. Both are committed to quality customer service and fast response. 

System Features 

Windows-based program software requires minimal operator training 

PC monitors progress of test and automatically instructs subject as required 

Flexible group testing – audiometer modules can be added as needed 

Full automatic, semi-automatic or manual operation 

Independent error checking with automatic test restart 

Selectable retest criteria: automatic retest if HTLs vary 15 dB or more from baseline 

Intercom – talk-over communication with any or all test subjects 

Distinctive graphic symbols and color coding for quick and accurate set up 

Automatic pre-test instructions 

Power supply indicator 

Printer Requirements 

Windows compatible, laser or inkjet recommended 

Computer Requirements 

The RA650 must be used with a PC Data Management System. The PC and database management software are not included in the price of the RA650. 

Tremetrics can provide pricing for the FOSHM PC Data Management System upon request. PC running WindowsTM 98, ME, XP, NT or 2000 with a minimum of 40 MB available space on the hard disk for program and storage, minimum 256 MB of RAM, CD-ROM drive (CD-RW is recommended for data back-up), and 600 x 800 minimum color monitor. 

Multimedia requirements: sound card, microphone, speaker(s) and 1/8” stereo cable (male connector on each end). Input/Output: one serial port (RA232C) and one parallel port for printer.

 

Hearing aids could get way smarter with official Android support

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Google is making life a bit easier for people who suffer from hearing loss.

On Thursday, the company announced that it’s working with GN Hearing to bring hearing aid streaming support to future versions of Android. This means people will be able to connect, pair, and monitor their hearing aids from their Android device.

This follows Apple’s Made for iPhone hearing aid program, which allows people to connect and control their hearing aids from iOS devices. You can read more in CNET’s feature on the Apple program here.

Although Apple was first, Google’s move has potentially bigger impact since 85 percent of the world’s smartphones run Android (compared to 14.7 percent for iOS).

A World Health Organization statistic from March says that around 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss, meaning a lot of people could potentially benefit from Android’s support.

See full article here.

TSHC & VPPPA TOGETHER IN NASHVILLE FOR 2018 Safety + Symposium

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Attend a variety of 120 workshop choices, and walk the expansive exhibit hall.
Registration is now open for Safety+ 2018.
Tuesday, August 28 – Friday, August 31, 2018
Gaylord Opryland Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Preliminary agenda: www.vpppa.org/symposium/agenda

VPPPA is excited to partner with the Tennessee Safety & Health Conference (TSHC) for the 2018 Safety+ Symposium.

Visit Workplace INTEGRA in booth 920

Georgia 25th Annual Conference

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Have you already registered to join us at the 25th Annual Conference? This year we are partnering with the Georgia State Council/Affiliate Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) to bring you an agenda of outstanding speakers, fun conference activities and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Attendees: You still have time to register as an attendee here. Join the 450+ safety, health, environmental and human resource professionals who have already registered to attend!

Conference Hotel: The Marriott is currently sold out, but space is still available at our overflow hotels. The cutoff for The Brice is August 22nd, subject to availability.

Kid’s Chance Silent Auction: We are actively seeking donations for the Kid’s Chance – if you would like to donate an auction item please contact Carol Hensen @ cshenson02@gmail.com

Conference Cocktail: watch for a poll soon to help us determine our official 2018 conference cocktail!

We look forward to seeing you in Savannah!

Cheers,

The Board of Directors