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- Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA)
- California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA)
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Employers in California must provide hearing conservation training per California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA) regulation 8 CCR 5097 to employees exposed to high noise levels above 85 dBA. Training must cover the effects of noise on hearing, proper use of protectors like ear plugs, audiometric testing procedures, and more. Developing an effective hearing conservation program independently can be challenging. CDMS offers turnkey hearing conservation training for your employees. Our certified industrial hygiene experts will conduct a noise survey at your facility to identify high-risk areas. We then provide impacted personnel with engaging, easily-understood training on protecting their hearing using your company’s specific equipment. CDMS documents the training according to California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA) standards for your records. Trust us to implement a compliant hearing conservation program that trains your employees to avoid noise-induced hearing loss. All employees exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or above and employees exposed to any measurable noise who show hearing loss according to Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA) action levels. Our Hearing Conservation Training covers: When is hearing conservation training required? What topics must the training cover? Who can provide the required training? How often does training need to be repeated? How should facilities document hearing conservation training? What are common mistakes with hearing conservation programs? Can normal speakers or conversations cause excessive noise? Is classroom training sufficient or is hands-on required? Do employees need training whenever a new protector is introduced? Can online courses meet California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA) training requirements? What are the penalties for lack of training under the standard? How long must training records be retained? Do employees need retraining if moved to higher noise areas? Is classroom training alone sufficient? Can noise exposure be reduced instead of relying only on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Who enforces the training requirements? Are independent contractors exempt from training? Does training need to be provided for those who wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) voluntarily? Can employees decline to participate in the training? Are there options for dealing with employees who refuse to wear protection?
Hearing Conservation Training
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For employees exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 85dBA or more. Also those with documented hearing loss.
Effects of noise, use of protectors, audiometric testing, engineering/admin controls.
Qualified individuals like certified industrial hygienists, audiologists, safety professionals. Contact Us to get support or request a Hearing Conservation Training. Our skilled team of EH&S specialists is ready to assist you.
Annually is required. More often is recommended for very high noise areas.
With attendance sheets listing date, instructor, topics covered, and signatures.
Improper use of protection, lack of enforcement on use, ineffective training.
Yes, workplace discussions in small rooms can exceed 85dBA over a workday.
Hands-on training on properly inserting and wearing protectors is essential.
Yes, proper fitting and use must be covered for any new protective equipment.
No, online courses may supplement but cannot replace in-person training.
Citations, fines, and other Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA) enforcement actions.
For duration of employment plus 30 years per California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA) requirements.
Yes, training must reflect current noise exposure levels.
No, hands-on training/practice donning protectors is also mandatory.
Yes, engineering and administrative controls should be used to reduce sound levels.
California Occupational Safety & Health Association (Cal/OSHA) inspectors evaluate training programs and records.
No, contractors exposed over 85 dBA must also receive training.
Voluntary users under 85 dBA do not require training.
No, training is the employer’s responsibility and is mandatory.
Re-training, discipline policies, noise level reduction.