SEC-24 • Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health • 29 CFR 1926.52 & 1926.101 & 29 CFR 1910.95

Occupational Noise Exposure & Hearing Conservation Program

85 dBA 8-hour TWA Action Level and 90 dBA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), noise monitoring, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs, dual protection ≥100 dBA), and baseline/annual audiometric testing.

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Mandatory OSHA & RAVS® Audit Elements Covered

Every Occupational Noise Exposure & Hearing Conservation Program document generated by Trade Safety Manuals is pre-merged with your Company Name and Designated Safety Director and addresses these required regulatory provisions:

  • Enroll employees exposed at or above the 85 dBA 8-hour Time-Weighted Average (TWA) Action Level in the Hearing Conservation Program
  • Provide a variety of suitable hearing protectors (foam/flanged earplugs and earmuffs with appropriate NRR) at no cost, and mandate usage whenever noise exceeds 85–90 dBA or during high-noise tasks (concrete sawing, chipping, hammer drilling, heavy equipment)
  • Require dual hearing protection (earplugs + earmuffs) for tasks exceeding 100 dBA TWA
  • Provide baseline (within 6 months) and annual audiometric testing at no cost to enrolled employees and evaluate for any Standard Threshold Shift (STS ≥10 dB average at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz)
OSHA Construction Standard: 29 CFR 1926.52 & 1926.101
OSHA General Industry Standard: 29 CFR 1910.95
RAVS® / Portal Category: Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health
Required Employee Training Interval: Initial assignment and annually for all employees exposed at or above 85 dBA TWA
Competent Person Inspection Frequency: Periodic sound level meter / dosimetry checks on high-noise tools and annual audiogram review

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Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Controls Specified:

  • ANSI S3.19 Rated Earplugs (NRR 28–33 dB)
  • Over-the-Head / Hard-Hat Mounted Earmuffs

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