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1、Hearing ConservationOSHA 3074 2002 (Revised)This informational booklet provides a generic, non-exhaustive overview of a particular topic related to OSHA standards. It does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities in OSHA standards or the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Because
2、interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, you should consult current administrative interpretations and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the Courts for additional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements.This publication is in the public domain
3、 and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without permission. Source credit is requested but not required.This information is available to sensory impaired individuals upon request.Voice phone: (202) 6931999; Teletypewriter (TTY) number: (877) 8895627.iHearing ConservationU.S. Department of Labor
4、Elaine L. Chao, SecretaryOccupational Safety and Health Administration John L. Henshaw, Assistant SecretaryOSHA 3074 2002 (Revised)iiiiiContentsHearing ConservationWhat is occupational noise exposure?. 1What monitoring is required? . 2What is audiometric testing? . 3What is a baseline audiogram? . 4
5、What are annual audiograms?. 4What is an employer required to do following an audiogram evaluation?. 5When is an employer required to provide hearing protectors?. 6What training is required? . 7What exposure and testing records must employers keep? . 7OSHA Assistance, Services, and ProgramsHow can O
6、SHA help me?. 9How does safety and health management system assistance help employers and employees? . 9What are state programs? . 10What is consultation assistance?. 10What is the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)? . 10What are the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPPs)?. 11Ho
7、w can a partnership with OSHA improve worker safety and health?. 12What is OSHAs Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP)? . 13What occupational safety and health training does OSHA offer?. 13ivWhat is the OSHA Training Grant Program? . 14What other assistance materials does OSHA have available?. 14What
8、 do I do in case of an emergency or to file a complaint? . 15OSHA Regional and Area Office Directory.16OSHA-Approved Safety and Health Plans .20OSHA Consultation Projects.241Hearing ConservationWhat is occupational noise exposure?Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most pervasive occupational he
9、alth problems. It is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in a medium (usually air), caused by vibration or turbulence. These pressure changes produce waves emanating away from the turbulent or vibrating source. Exposure to high levels of noise causes hearing
10、 loss and may cause other harmful health effects as well. The extent of damage depends primarily on the intensity of the noise and the duration of the exposure.Noise-induced hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. Temporary hearing loss results from short-term exposures to noise, with normal hea
11、ring returning after period of rest. Generally, prolonged exposure to high noise levels over a period of time gradually causes permanent damage.OSHAs hearing conservation program is designed to protect workers with significant occupational noise exposures from hearing impairment even if they are sub
12、ject to such noise exposures over their entire working lifetimes.This publication summarizes the required component of OSHAs hearing conservation program for general industry. It covers monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protectors, training, and recordkeeping requirements.2What monitoring is required?The hearing conservation program requires employers to monitor noise exposure levels in a way that accurately identifies employees exposed to noise at or above 85 deci
