What is the primary mission of the CAOHC?

The primary mission of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) is to advance best practices in occupational hearing conservation. This organization focuses on providing education, training, and resources to ensure that hearing conservation programs are designed effectively to protect employees from noise-induced hearing loss.

By establishing a framework for best practices, CAOHC helps organizations implement comprehensive hearing conservation programs that include education about hearing conservation, regular monitoring of employee hearing, and strategies to reduce noise exposure in the workplace. This mission is critical, as noise exposure can lead to irreversible hearing damage, and promoting effective practices ensures that employees receive the necessary protection and resources to maintain their hearing health.

The other options—establishing regulations, funding research, and screening individuals—while relevant to the broader field of hearing conservation, do not encapsulate the primary goal of CAOHC, which is centered specifically on enhancing practices and standards in occupational hearing conservation.