Hearing Conservation Program

Hearing Conservation Program

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Hearing conservation, consultation	HPO
Noise evaluation surveys	HPO
Audiometric testing	UEHC
Safety Equipment	General Stores

Application

This program covers all University employees who are exposed to noise levels equal to or greater than 85 dBA averaged over an eight hour period. If an employee or department has a concern about sound levels in their environment, the Health Protection Office should be contacted. Departments are responsible for implementing and maintaining their own hearing conservation program.

Program Elements

	Conduct sound level evaluation surveys in work areas that are in question.
	Notify affected employee of monitoring results.
	Audiometric testing, baseline and annual, is performed by University Employee Health Clinic (UEHC, 356-3632) and must be performed on all employees in the hearing conservation program.
	Make proper hearing protectors available to employees.
	Provide annual training to all employees in the program.
	Post a copy of the noise standard in the workplace.
	Post warning signs; 85-90 dBA (TWA) posting recommended, above 90 dBA(TWA) posting is required.
	Institute feasible engineering or administrative controls where employees are exposed to over 90 dBA.

Documentation

Departments are responsible for maintaining records of monitoring results and training. UEHC maintains audiometric test records.

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Last updated on August 15, 2001
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