Companies whose environment exceeds the action level must participate in an OSHA hearing
conservation program. A hearing conservation program requires annual audiometric testing,
hearing conservation training, and record-keeping. Training must be annual and address the
proper use of hearing protection devices and the effect of noise on a person’s hearing.
Companies are also required to keep accurate records to document standard threshold shifts
(STS), recordable shifts, and potential hearing loss. These must also be tracked on a
company’s OSHA 300 log.
DHMS provides the full range of OSHA-required testing and measurement. From sound level surveys conducted with dosimeters to determine the noise levels of a facility, to audiometric tests for employees and record maintenance and documentation.
DHMS manages every aspect of a hearing conservation program. AnyPlace Audiology also consults with clients in the determination of workplace-related hearing loss so that only occupational hearing loss is recorded, and not damage caused outside the workplace.
If your company needs to implement a hearing conservation program or wants help with the current one, DHMS can help.