Does Your Workplace Really Need Hearing Protection Fit Testing? Here's What NIOSH Says

By Northeast Occupational Audiology Associates | 12/05/2025
Two workers getting hearing protection fit testing

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has issued a clear answer to the question that's been puzzling safety managers across industries: individual fit testing for hearing protection is now officially recommended for all workplace hearing conservation programs. The 2025 Science Policy Update marks a significant shift from decades-old guidance and reflects the…

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