Frequently Asked Questions

Harbor Hearing Conservation is an audiologist-owned business providing occupational and recreational hearing conservation services. We serve employers who need OSHA-compliant hearing conservation programs and individuals looking for custom hearing protection products.

Dr. Taylor C. Nelson is the founder and lead audiologist of Harbor Hearing Conservation. She holds a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree, is ASHA certified (CCC-A), and is a CAOHC Certified Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program (CPS/A). She is currently licensed to practice in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Dr. Taylor is currently licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan. A Minnesota license is expected mid-summer 2026. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

No. Harbor Hearing Conservation does not accept insurance. All services are self-pay.

We offer boothless audiometry, professional audiogram review, OSHA determination letters, recordkeeping and compliance support, employee training, custom hearing protection, and fit testing. Visit our For Employers page for full details.

We use calibrated mobile equipment with a tablet-based system that meets OSHA & ANSI standards for ambient noise. This eliminates the need for a sound booth, so testing can happen right at your facility with minimal disruption.

Yes. Harbor Hearing Conservation provides hearing conservation services that meet Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements.

Yes. We also provide services compliant with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hearing standards.

We offer three pricing models: unbundled (pay per service), bundled (combine services into a Taylor'd package), and hourly. Contact us to discuss which model works best for your program.

Yes. Many of our services can be delivered on-site at your facility. Contact us to discuss logistics for your location.

An STS is an average change of 10 dB or more at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz in either ear compared to a baseline audiogram. OSHA requires employers to identify and report STS in noise-exposed workers. We help determine work-relatedness using a modified Employee Hearing History Questionnaire (EHHQ).

Dr. Taylor will take an impression of your ear canal and external ear using two-part, medical-grade silicone. These impressions are used to manufacture custom-fit hearing protection products. The cost is $55 per ear, plus an order processing fee and applicable taxes.

Yes. All custom hearing protection products require earmold impressions for manufacturing. One set of impressions can sometimes be used for multiple products ordered at the same time — contact us to discuss.

If your custom product doesn't fit to our standard, a new impression will be covered at no cost by Harbor Hearing.

We offer products from Westone and SoundGear, including hearing protection for hunters, concert-goers, motorsports enthusiasts, swimmers, and light sleepers, as well as electronic hearing protection with communication integration. Visit our Custom Products page to browse the full lineup.

Fit testing is recommended to verify that your custom device is providing the expected level of noise protection. It is optional but strongly encouraged, especially for hearing protection used in high-noise environments.

Dr. Taylor is actively working to earn her Course Director certification through CAOHC. Certification and recertification courses for Occupational Hearing Conservationists (OHC) will be offered in the near future. Contact us to join the notification list.

The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) is the organization that certifies Occupational Hearing Conservationists (OHCs) — the professionals who conduct audiometric testing in the workplace.

No. The products on our Shop page are curated recommendations from Dr. Taylor. When you click a product, you'll be taken to Amazon to complete your purchase. Harbor Hearing Conservation may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Prices shown are approximate and may vary. The current price will be displayed on Amazon when you click through to the product.