What is the purpose of the hearing conservation program?

The purpose of a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) is to prevent the occurrence or reduce the progression of noise-induced hearing loss. This part of the Hearing Conservation Program is done with either a sound level meter (SLM) or a dosimeter.

How often should you be trained for hearing conservation?

What are annual audiograms? Employers must provide annual audiograms within 1 year of the baseline. It is important to test workers’ hearing annually to identify deterioration in their hearing ability as early as possible.

Is a written hearing conservation program required?

Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 does not require the employer to prepare a written hearing conservation program.

How much does a hearing conservation program cost?

Hearing conservation programs (HCPs) mandated by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cost about $350/worker/year.

How to develop an effective hearing conservation program?

Identify and Detect Sources. Mature hearing conservation programs have identified workplace noise sources of concern and have,hopefully,managed them to reduce the magnitude of exposure at the point of

What makes a successful hearing conservation program?

When setting up a hearing conservation program for your worksite, it is important to include these seven elements: Noise monitoring. Administrative Policies and Enforcement. Audiometric Evaluation. Hearing Protection Offering. Employee Education/Training. Record Keeping/Tracking.

•The purpose of a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) is to prevent the occurrence or reduce the progression of noise-induced hearing loss. •An MSHA-compliant HCP includes: –Noise exposure monitoring –Hearing protection

What are the requirements for a hearing conservation program?

– an initial hearing test, and – a hearing test at least once every 12 months after the initial test, or – a hearing test more frequently should the noise level exceed 105 dBA.