The Permissible Exposure for noise according to OSHA is 90 dBA at the employee's ears, taken as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The noise source and its distance from the employee is not relevant to that, although it is important in calculating the reduction of sound intensity with distance. In addition, if an employee has an 8-hour time-weighted average noise exposure of 85 dBA or greater, the employee must be enrolled in a hearing conservation program, given training and hearing protection.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide hearing protection when noise levels exceed 85 decibels over an 8-hour workday. Additionally, OSHA recommends a hearing conservation program when noise levels reach or exceed 85 decibels to protect employees from hearing loss.
DODI 6055.12 DoD Hearing Conservation Program [DAP Policy]
should be give out taking the employee for displinary hearing
The preliminary hearing
The instruction that provides guidance for the Hearing Conservation Program for the tri-services is the DoD Instruction 6055.12, "DoD Hearing Conservation Program". This instruction establishes policy, responsibilities, and procedures for the implementation of a comprehensive hearing conservation program, including requirements for risk assessment, hearing testing, training, and record keeping. It applies to all military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors exposed to hazardous noise in the tri-services (Army, Navy, and Air Force).
Any environment or workplace with high levels of noise, such as construction sites, factories, or airports, requires hearing protection to prevent hearing damage or loss.
The purpose of a hearing conservation program is to prevent occupational hearing loss by identifying noise hazards in the workplace, providing appropriate hearing protection devices, training employees on proper use, conducting regular hearing screenings, and implementing noise control measures where possible. It aims to protect employees from the harmful effects of noise exposure and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
The ear-aser.
A hearing that requires more than 10 minutes to argue, usually up to an hour.
Afosh standard 48-20
not automatically, it requires a hearing.