Required Training
Employees who understand why the hearing conservation program is important for protecting their hearing will be more motivated to wear their hearing protectors and participate in audiometric tests.
Employees that receive training will be more motivated to wear hearing protection and take audiometric tests.
Employers must train employees exposed to TWAs of 85 dB and above at least annually in:
- the effects of noise;
- the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of various types of hearing protectors;
- the selection, fit, and care of protectors; and
- the purpose and procedures of audiometric testing
The training program may be structured in any format, with different portions conducted by different individuals and at different times, as long as the required topics are covered.
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