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SoNV Chapter August Meeting - Hearing Conservation
August 19, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Topic Summary:
Hearing Conservation… one of those topics that you may not work within very much, but then a new noisy exposure enters the workplace and you need to know your stuff! Attend our August meeting to kick off the 2025-26 program year and you’llĀ hearĀ valuable insights from the head of ACGIH to get you ready for action.
Learning Objectives: After this session, attendees will be able to…
- Explain the anatomy and function of the ear, and how excessive noise damages hearing over time.
- Explain proper use and care of hearing protection devices (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs), including when and how to use them effectively. Also, how to determine if they are not working effectively.
- Describe the key components and best practices of a hearing conservation program, including noise monitoring, audiometric testing, training, and recordkeeping.
(We intend to submit this presentation for awarding CEUs. Interested in helping our chapter offer CEUs? Join the Program Committee!)
Presenter Background:
Philip Rauscher’s mission is to Build Better, Safer Work Environments.
Philip serves as the Executive Director for ACGIH. In this role he works with volunteers and staff to coordinate the work of the committees, high quality digital/in person education and industry leading electronic/print publications to those practicing occupational hygiene.
Mr. Rauscher earned his MPH in Environmental/Occupational Health from the University of Toledo.
Mr. Rauscher is a member of ACGIH, AIHA and is the recipient of the 2019 ACGIH Bloomfield Award. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
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SoNV Chapter September Meeting - Excavation Safety
September 16, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Topic Summary:
We’re actively developing this presentation in collaboration with the presenter. We’ll post the details as soon as we can!
Learning Objectives: After this session, attendees will be able to…
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(We intend to submit this presentation for awarding CEUs. Interested in helping our chapter offer CEUs? Join the Program Committee!)
Presenter Background:
We’re finalizing the presenter’s availability. We’ll have details on who you can expect to learn from soon!
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SoNV Chapter September Meeting - Excavation Safety
October 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Topic Summary:
We’re actively developing this presentation in collaboration with the presenter. We’ll post the details as soon as we can!
Learning Objectives: After this session, attendees will be able to…
- (same as above… check back soon!)
(We intend to submit this presentation for awarding CEUs. Interested in helping our chapter offer CEUs? Join the Program Committee!)
Presenter Background:
We’re finalizing the presenter’s availability. We’ll have details on who you can expect to learn from soon!
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SoNV Chapter November Meeting - NV OSH Updates
November 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Topic Summary:
Get caught up with the OSH-related results of Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session, and learn about Nevada’s expansion of its Industrial Hygienist corps in Enforcement and in Consultation operations. We’ll post more details as soon as we can!
Learning Objectives: After this session, attendees will be able to…
- (same as above… check back soon!)
(We intend to submit this presentation for awarding CEUs. Interested in helping our chapter offer CEUs? Join the Program Committee!)
Presenter Background:
We’re finalizing the presenter’s availability. We’ll have details on who you can expect to learn from soon!
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ASSP SoNV Roundtable Lunch
December 16, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Let’s get together over lunch for our annual Member Roundtable meeting!
The Coffee Pub is centrally located and has something for everyone on their menu.
We’ll have arrivals and networking from 12:00 to 12:30, followed by a lightly moderated discussion for members to share and learn from their professional experiences this past year.
Space is limited, so please register as soon as you know you can make it! We will save table space based on registrations completed by 5PM the day before.