Presented by 3M – Free of Charge
3M, E-A-R and Peltor Hearing Conservation Clinics are being held on April 13, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The clinics offer an extensive education in hearing-loss prevention for industrial settings. Attendees are provided with valuable tips to encourage employees to take control of their own health with hearing conservation.
These clinics have been rated by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) as a Top-10 Professional Development Course (three-hour version) in three out of the last four years conducted, as well as twice rated number one out of over 80 courses taught each year by AIHA.
The clinics are FREE to anyone who would like to attend. In addition, Industrial Hygienists, Occupational Health Nurses and Audiologists have the opportunity to earn a variety of continuing education credits.
Three other courses will be offered this year:
- Vancouver, British Columbia: September
- Minneapolis, Minnesota: October
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: November
Visit www.e-a-r.com/hearingconservation to register and for additional information, and to read about our presenters, Elliott Berger and Laurie Wells. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
WHO: 3M, E-A-R and Peltor Hearing Conservation
WHAT: Free hearing conservation clinics on hearing-loss prevention for industrial settings
WHEN: April 13, 2010, 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM
WHERE: Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
WHY: To educate industrial, government, and military personnel who are involved in or responsible for hearing conservation about how to implement a comprehensive and effective hearing conservation/hearing-loss prevention program
About 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety
3M is a worldwide leader in occupational hearing conservation education and product offerings with technical specialists in audiology, noise assessment & control, and hearing loss prevention, having a combined 75 years of experience. 3M’s hearing conservation experts have conducted professional seminars throughout the United States for the past 30 years. Their articles have appeared in dozens of journals, books and trade publications and they have presented numerous technical papers and workshops at conferences and professional meetings around the world. In addition, 3M scientists are actively involved in developing technical standards and professional practices as leaders of working groups and advisory committees that deal with matters related to noise exposure and hearing loss prevention.
About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.
3M, E-A-R and Peltor are trademarks of 3M Company.
3MConnie ThompsonPublic Relations, 651-733-8914http://www.3m.com/PressContactorBetsy Evans, 952-746-1219Ignite Communicationsbetsy@ignitecom.com
