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39 As shown in the figure 3 layout, 16 tables and 39 stacking chairs are needed. If more or fewer than 500 athletes are to be screened, then table and chair requirements will change accordingly. 3. Electrical power outlets–It is preferable to have electrical outlets every six to eight feet along each wall, about one foot above the floor. Ideally, each outlet will have four receptacles. If the space has fewer power outlets along each wall and only two receptacles, then extension cords and power receptacle strips may be required to bring power to the equipment at each screening station (see equipment and supplies list). If 110-voltage electricity is supplied, then screening equipment must have the same power requirement. If 220-voltage electricity is supplied, equipment that can accommodate this voltage requirement must be used. However, if 110-voltage equipment will be used with a 220-volt power supply, then a step-down transformer may be necessary between the wall outlet and the equipment. A step-up transformer is required between a 110-voltage power supply and 220-volt equipment. Confer with an electrician for the event location well in advance of the event date to review power outlet locations, the need for power extension cords/strips and voltage requirements. 4. Water supply –It is imperative to have a source of running water at a sink in or very near the screening area. Screening staff needs to wash tympanometry ear tips and possibly otoscope specula regularly throughout the day. 5. Storage area –A secure space, preferable a small room or very large closet in or very near the area, is required to store equipment boxes, equipment, supplies and personal belongings of screening volunteers. It is important for each screening station area to be orderly at all times. An orderly appearance can be maintained if a secure storage area is close by. 6. Sound level–The screening area must be away from any constant or intermittently loud sounds. Also, the screening volunteers must conduct all their activities very quietly whenever athletes are being screened. Volunteers and athletes tend to talk with each other at an average conversational level. If volunteers maintain a very soft conversational level (almost a whisper), usually others will do the same. This communication style will be most helpful in achieving the best results for each athlete. Use the sound-level meter to help monitor noise levels during the screening. Before the screening program begins and several times each day during the event, several volunteers with normal hearing (preferably 20- to 25-year-olds) should pass a pure tone hearing screening at 25dB HL at 2000 and 4000 Hz. Such findings will indicate that the sound level of the area does not interfere with screening in this frequency range. This behavioral assessment of the sound environment supports sound-level measurements that may be taken of the area using a calibrated sound-level meter.
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Page 1: Healthy Hearing Program Guidelines
Page 4 and 5: CONTENTS Table of Contents Welcome
Page 7 and 8: Dear Healthy Athletes Program Leade
Page 9 and 10: Hearing loss can be temporary or pe
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Page 13 and 14: REGISTRATION 1. As a volunteer, you
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Page 20 and 21: 13 Station 2 EVOKED OTOACOUSTIC EMI
Page 22 and 23: 15 SCREENING Station 3 TYMPANOMETRY
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Page 28 and 29: 21 RESULTS DECISIONS FROM PURE TONE
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