UniFirst First Aid + Safety and Soundtrace Partner to Modernize Workplace Hearing Protection and Reduce Hidden Costs of Hearing Loss
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF) has partnered with Soundtrace to provide on-site audiometric testing services that help employers meet OSHA hearing conservation requirements. The partnership addresses the challenges of workplace hearing protection compliance, which affects millions of American workers exposed to hazardous noise levels.
The collaboration combines UniFirst's nationwide service network with Soundtrace's AI-driven technology platform to offer on-site testing during work hours, automated OSHA-compliant recordkeeping, and early detection of hearing shifts. This solution aims to prevent costly OSHA violations (up to $165,514) and workers' compensation claims that can exceed $100,000.
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF) si è alleata con Soundtrace per offrire servizi di test audiometrici in loco che aiutano i datori di lavoro a rispettare i requisiti OSHA per la conservazione dell'udito. La partnership affronta le difficoltà legate alla conformità alla protezione dell'udito sul lavoro, che interessa milioni di lavoratori americani esposti a livelli di rumore pericolosi.
La collaborazione unisce la rete di assistenza nazionale di UniFirst alla piattaforma tecnologica basata su intelligenza artificiale di Soundtrace per fornire test in loco durante l'orario di lavoro, una registrazione automatizzata conforme alle normative OSHA e l'individuazione precoce di variazioni dell'udito. Questa soluzione punta a prevenire costose violazioni OSHA (fino a $165.514) e richieste di risarcimento per infortuni sul lavoro che possono superare i $100.000.
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF) se ha asociado con Soundtrace para ofrecer servicios de pruebas audiométricas in situ que ayudan a los empleadores a cumplir los requisitos de conservación auditiva de la OSHA. La colaboración aborda los retos del cumplimiento de la protección auditiva en el lugar de trabajo, que afectan a millones de trabajadores estadounidenses expuestos a niveles peligrosos de ruido.
La alianza combina la red de servicios nacional de UniFirst con la plataforma tecnológica impulsada por IA de Soundtrace para ofrecer pruebas en el lugar durante el horario laboral, registros automatizados conforme a la OSHA y la detección temprana de pérdidas auditivas. Esta solución busca prevenir costosas sanciones de la OSHA (hasta $165,514) y reclamaciones de compensación laboral que pueden superar los $100,000.
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF)는 현장 청력검사 서비스를 제공하기 위해 Soundtrace와 협력하여 사업주들이 OSHA 청력 보전 요구사항을 충족하도록 지원합니다. 이 파트너십은 위험한 소음 수준에 노출된 수백만 명의 미국 근로자에게 영향을 미치는 작업장 청력 보호 규정 준수 문제를 해결합니다.
이번 협력은 UniFirst의 전국 서비스 네트워크와 Soundtrace의 AI 기반 기술 플랫폼을 결합해 근무 시간 중 현장 검사, OSHA 기준을 준수하는 자동 기록관리, 청력 변화의 조기 감지를 제공합니다. 이 솔루션은 비용이 큰 OSHA 위반(최대 $165,514)과 10만 달러를 초과할 수 있는 산업재해 보상 청구를 예방하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF) s'est associé à Soundtrace pour fournir des services de tests audiométriques sur site aidant les employeurs à respecter les exigences OSHA en matière de conservation de l'audition. Ce partenariat répond aux défis de la conformité à la protection auditive au travail, qui concernent des millions de travailleurs américains exposés à des niveaux de bruit dangereux.
La collaboration combine le réseau de services national d'UniFirst à la plateforme technologique pilotée par IA de Soundtrace pour proposer des tests sur site pendant les heures de travail, une tenue de dossiers automatisée conforme à l'OSHA et la détection précoce des variations auditives. Cette solution vise à prévenir des infractions coûteuses à l'OSHA (jusqu'à 165 514 $) et des demandes d'indemnisation pouvant dépasser 100 000 $.
UniFirst First Aid + Safety (NYSE:UNF) hat sich mit Soundtrace zusammengeschlossen, um vor Ort audiometrische Tests anzubieten, die Arbeitgeber dabei unterstützen, die OSHA-Anforderungen zum Gehörschutz zu erfüllen. Die Partnerschaft geht die Herausforderungen der Einhaltung von Gehörschutzvorschriften am Arbeitsplatz an, die Millionen amerikanische Arbeitnehmer betreffen, die gefährlichem Lärm ausgesetzt sind.
Die Zusammenarbeit verbindet UniFirsts landesweites Servicenetz mit der KI-basierten Technologieplattform von Soundtrace, um vor Ort während der Arbeitszeit durchgeführte Tests, automatisierte OSHA-konforme Dokumentation und eine frühzeitige Erkennung von Hörveränderungen anzubieten. Diese Lösung zielt darauf ab, kostspielige OSHA-Verstöße (bis zu $165.514) und Arbeiterentschädigungsansprüche, die mehr als $100.000 betragen können, zu verhindern.
- Partnership expands UniFirst's service offerings in workplace safety compliance
- On-site testing service reduces administrative burden and employee downtime
- AI-powered early detection system helps prevent permanent hearing damage
- Solution helps companies avoid potential OSHA penalties of up to $165,514
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Why It Matters
Each year, millions of American workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels that can cause irreversible hearing loss. Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95, employers must implement hearing conservation programs, including annual audiometric testing for employees exposed to average noise levels of 85 decibels or more during an 8-hour shift.
For employers who already have hearing conservation programs, maintaining compliance often presents a different set of challenges: coordinating testing across multiple shifts, accommodating tight production schedules, and minimizing downtime. Traditional approaches, such as mobile testing vans, third-party clinics, or inconsistent tablet-based screenings, struggle to meet these modern operational demands. This can lead to missed tests, inefficient scheduling, increased administrative burden, and limited visibility into workforce hearing health Trends.
Even when programs are active, they often rely on static reports with little actionable information, making it difficult to detect early hearing shifts and take timely action. As a result, preventable hearing loss may go unaddressed, raising safety risks, communication issues, and employee turnover. Financially, undetected damage and OSHA violations can lead to penalties up to
A Smarter Solution
Through this partnership, UniFirst's First Aid & Safety team will offer white glove, on-site audiometric testing services to their customers, powered by Soundtrace's AI-driven technology platform. This service allows employers to complete OSHA-mandated annual hearing tests conveniently at their facilities, reducing administrative burden and employee time away from Work.
Key benefits include:
- Convenience: On-site testing during work hours limits downtime.
- Compliance Confidence: Automated, OSHA-compliant recordkeeping.
- Early Detection: AI-powered technology identifies shifts before they become permanent.
- Trusted Providers: Delivered by UniFirst's experienced nationwide team.
"OSHA's hearing conservation requirements are critical for worker health, but many employers struggle to complete annual testing efficiently," said David Stover. "With this partnership, we're making compliance easier than ever—bringing trusted audiometric testing directly to the jobsite."
"Our mission at Soundtrace is to prevent avoidable hearing loss," said Jeff Wilson, CEO of Soundtrace. "By combining our technology with UniFirst's service reach, we're redefining what effective, compliant hearing conservation looks like."
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Soundtrace is a hearing conservation technology company helping employers protect workers from occupational hearing loss. With digital testing, predictive insights, and seamless compliance tools, Soundtrace is transforming hearing health from an annual task into a continuous safety advantage. Visit www.soundtrace.com.
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