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Development Of A Novel Wireless In-Ear Noise Exposure Monitor For The Prevention Of Occupational Hearing Loss

Award Number: R43OH011145
ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY(OHS)
OPDIV: CDC
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2016
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2017

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Development Of A Novel Wireless In-Ear Noise Exposure Monitor For The Prevention Of Occupational Hearing Loss - ¿ DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): According to the CDC, four million workers go to work each day in damaging noise, while ten million in the U.S. suffer from noise-related hearing loss. Hearing loss accounted for at least 14% of occupational illness in 2007, and ap- proximately $242M is spent annually on worker's compensation for hearing loss disability. To address this problem, employers are required by law to implement hearing conservation programs for employees at risk. Potential risk is determined by measuring cumulative noise exposure using personal noise dosimeters (PNDs). These instruments are typically worn on-the-shoulder as a surrogate position for center-of-head measurements. The in-ear PND (iPNDTM) is a relatively new dosimeter that has signi¿cant advantages over traditional systems because iPNDsTM measure noise in the ear canal using a microphone located interior to any hearing protection. Traditionally, the protected exposure level is estimated by subtracting the noise reduction rating (NRR) of the hearing protection device (HPD) from the on-the-shoulder exposure level which can be an inaccurate estimate. This problem is well documented and contributes to noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) because the employee may be subjected to higher exposure levels than estimated. The iPNDTM avoids this shortcoming by directly measuring protected exposure when the user is wearing an HPD. Although these dosimeters provide superior performance and function, only two, are commercially available today. Their lack of popularity is primarily due to wires that connect the earplugs to a dosimetry processor, creating a nuisance and potential snag hazard. A wireless iPNDTM (wiPNDTM) that would solve the aforementioned problems is proposed. A relatively new wireless technology can be used to transmit noise level data from a wiPNDTM earplug to a remote processor. Novel new features are provided with this system that will help prevent NIHL and improve acceptance of PNDs.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2017	2016	RED TAIL HAWK CORP	1111 LOCUST ST UNIT 8I	PHILADELPHIA	PA	19107	PHILADELPHIA	USA	Occupational Safety and Health Program	000	1	1/18/2017	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $150,000 )
2016	2016	RED TAIL HAWK CORPORATION	135 STORM ROAD	GROTON	NY	13073	TOMPKINS	USA	Occupational Safety and Health Program	000	1	8/10/2016	NEW	$150,000
														Subtotal = $150,000

Grand Total All Awards = $150,000

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Development Of A Novel Wireless In-Ear Noise Exposure Monitor For The Prevention Of Occupational Hearing Loss

Award Number: R43OH011145

ORGANIZATION: OFFICE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY(OHS)

OPDIV: CDC

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2016

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2017

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