The DoD spends over $1 Billion annually on disability payments attributed to hearing loss, yet this can be prevented. Research shows that with proper hearing protection a 19% reduction in hearing loss cases can be expected. Custom ear plugs force the user to wear the devices correctly and to retain… More
Award Year / Program / Phase:2010 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:DOD
Principal Investigator:Karol Hatzilias, President – (800) 568-2918
Award Amount:$749,958.00
Abstract:
The DoD spends over $1 Billion annually on disability payments attributed to hearing loss, yet this can be prevented. Research shows that with proper hearing protection a 19% reduction in hearing loss cases can be expected. Custom ear plugs force the user to wear the devices correctly and to retain… More