The Hearing Conservation Program serves to minimize the potential for occupational noise-induced hearing loss using effective control methods. The purpose of this program is to establish and implement procedures to reduce noise exposure, perform dosimetry and noise mapping, and conduct audiometric testing.
The Program meets the intent of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Noise Exposure standard, CFR 29, 1910.95, which establishes a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for occupational noise exposure and defines requirements for audiometric testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and user training.
All elements of the Program apply where the sound levels equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A-scale (dBA).