Workplace noise may fade into the background—but the damage it causes can last forever.
Noise-induced hearing loss can’t be reversed, but it can be prevented. This engaging safety training explores how everyday workplace sounds put your hearing at risk and what you can do to stop permanent damage before it starts.
Featuring neurodiverse-friendly safety solutions and easy, practical prevention strategies, this training empowers every worker to take control of their hearing health. Don’t let today’s noise become tomorrow’s silence—watch now and protect your hearing for life.
Details:
Duration: 1 hour
Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde
This virtual training will be conducted through zoom
Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.
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This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).
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MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
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Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.
Todd Culver
Todd provides leadership in developing programs, strategic initiatives, and financial plans, in accordance with the purpose, vision and values of the association.
He has been with the Association since 1995, also serving as Project Director and Assistant Director.
Todd serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Nonprofit Association; he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services, and the Committee on the Purchas of Goods and Services from Community Rehabilitation Organizations.
He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English Language and Literature from The University of Michigan, and the Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Katie Kinde
Katie is a 35 year old Autistic woman, who loves learning and helping others learn. Katie graduated with a Masters in Education with a focus in Learning Design and Technology in 2021. While at Wayne State as a student, she was the Dean of Social Works secretary, and managed much of the continuing education events and certificate distribution until her departure in 2021.
She currently works for Incompass Michigan as the Education Coordinator, creating trainings, coordinating events, and handling certificate distribution. She also manages the entire online Learning Management System, which houses hundreds of courses for non-profit staff.
Katie has completed multiple Leadership programs in 2023-4, and has presented multiple times about Autism in the workplace. She became a co-leader in 2024 for the Michigan Advocates to End Seclusion and Restraint. She is now a board member for EndSAR.
In her spare time, she loves gardening and gives free plants away to neighbors. She also loves playing videogames with her husband Andrew, walking her rescue yorkie Agro, making jewelry, drawing, and creating miniature houses.
