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Understand when hearing protection should be worn, the different methods of controls, and how to properly insert ear plugs to make them effective.
General Awareness
Understand when hearing protection should be worn, the different methods of controls, and how to properly insert ear plugs to make them effective.
OSHA’s Permissible Limits of Occupational Noise Exposure
Protection against the effects of noise exposure needs to be provided when the sound levels employees are exposed to equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. A monitoring program also needs to be established in order to assess the hearing conservation program and to enable the proper selection of hearing protectors. Proper training, ongoing assessments (noise monitoring), and a written safety program are required when noise exposure exceeds the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
OSHA Hearing Conservation Training
Having the ability to hear is an important part of our lives. Without a proper hearing conservation program in place, permanent hearing damage or even loss could occur. This training will cover when hearing protection should be worn along with different methods of controls. It will also review the proper way to insert ear plugs to make them effective.
TRAINING IS OFFERED AT YOUR LOCATION: |
TRAINING IS OFFERED IN A LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: |
TRAINING IS OFFERED IN OUR ONLINE OSHA TRAINING CENTER: |
HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD THIS TOPIC BE TRAINED ON: |
IS A WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM NEEDED FOR THIS TOPIC? |
| Yes | Yes |
Yes |
Required initially upon hire, required retraining annually, recommended on a periodic basis as well |
Yes |