It is responsibility of the individual departments to notify OHS when there is the need for monitoring. Monitoring will also be conducted whenever there is a change in equipment, process or controls that affects the noise levels. This includes the addition or removal of machinery, alteration in building structure or substitution of new equipment of that previously used. Hearing Protection Hearing protection will be provided at no cost to the employees who perform tasks designated as having a high noise exposure and replaced as necessary. These employees will have the opportunity to choose from at least 3 different types of hearing protection.
Signage is required in hearing protection areas.
Any task where noise levels exceed 85dBA Employee Training Affected employees will be trained concerning the proper usage and wearing of hearing protection. The training will be conducted by OSH or a designated representive, within a month of hire and annually thereafter. Training will include information on the effects of the noise on hearing, the purpose of hearing protection, an explanation of audiometric testing and the OSHA noise standard. Training records will be kept by the OSH Department and a copy sent to the affected department. The audiogram will be provided by the University with no cost to the employee.