CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:
HON) today announced a new smart hearing solution that combines
cloud-based software and connected, protective headsets to monitor
sound in real time and analyze patterns to help companies better
protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss.
The VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution comprises a protective
headset that reduces background noises to safe levels within the
headset, allowing workers to communicate more clearly and easily.
The headsets continuously collect and transmit noise-related data
to Honeywell Safety Suite, a cloud-based service that automates and
streamlines the collection and reporting of critical safety
intelligence. Supervisors and workers can monitor and view noise
exposure data, including noise peaks, patterns and unusual
occurrences, on their smartphone or mobile computer using the
Honeywell VeriShield mobile app.
Exposure to unsafe noise levels on jobsites adversely affects
millions of workers and accounts for 16% to 24% of all hearing-loss
cases reported worldwide, according to the U.S. National Institutes
of Health.
"Noise-induced hearing loss is a subtle, often progressive
occupational risk that might take a long time to be noticed and by
then, it is too late," said Graham
Robinson, president of Honeywell's Industrial Safety
business. "With our VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution, we provide
immediate feedback to inform workers and empower companies to
proactively prevent exposure to unsafe noise levels, at every
moment."
Honeywell's software allows a safety manager or plant operator
to remotely monitor noise levels and worker exposure across
multiple teams. The software also provides new insights into noise
exposure, enabling managers to view and log noise levels and
patterns on a visual dashboard. It also can automatically generate
records that help companies meet compliance regulations and reduce
timely administrative procedures.
The smart headsets provide workers with a hear-through function
allowing them to hear critical conversations and alarms while being
protected from unwanted noise. Additional protections include
visual and audible alerts that notify workers when they are nearing
and surpassing their daily dose limits. The headsets also include
fit testing that will notify the user or safety manager if the
device is not properly fitted or worn correctly.
The wealth of data generated can help safety managers improve
their companies' hearing conservation programs by developing a
personalized approach to worker safety, ensuring better-fitting
hearing protection.
"The VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution can motivate workers to
take part in preserving their hearing because they can 'see' the
hidden hazard," said Robinson. "In addition, safety managers will
be armed with information that gives them a clear understanding of
the challenges they face before designing a hearing conservation
program and issuing hearing protection."
Honeywell is an industry-leading provider of intelligent safety
solutions and personal protective equipment that help organizations
keep workers safe and healthy. The company serves a multitude of
industries with the broadest range of hearing protection solutions,
from innovative earplugs to intelligent earmuffs, personalized
fit-testing centers and educational resources.
Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) provides
products, software and connected solutions that improve
productivity, workplace safety and asset performance for our
customers across the globe. We deliver on this promise through
industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology and
automation solutions, the broadest range of personal protective
equipment and gas detection technology, and custom-engineered
sensors, switches and controls.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants,
supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world
smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information
on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Contacts:
Media
Don Galman
(312) 545-3524
don.galman@honeywell.com
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