Section 325.60115. Evaluation of audiogram.

(1) Each employee's annual audiogram shall be compared to that employee's baseline audiogram to determine if the audiogram is valid and if a standard threshold shift, as defined by R 325.60102(n), has occurred. This comparison may be done by a technician.

(2)   If the annual audiogram shows that the employee has suffered a standard threshold shift, the employer may obtain a retest within 30 days and consider the results of the retest as the annual audiogram.

(3)   An audiologist, otolaryngologist, or physician shall review problem audiograms and shall determine whether there is a need  for   further evaluation. The employer shall provide all of the following information to the person who performs the review:

(a)   A copy of the requirements for hearing conservation as set forth in this rule, R 325.60107 to R 325.60114, and R 325.60116 to R 325.60127.

(b)    The baseline audiogram and most recent audiogram of the employee to be evaluated.

(c)  Measurements of background sound pressure levels in the audiometric test room as required pursuant to the provisions of R 325.60119(5).

(d)    Records of audiometer calibrations required pursuant to the provisions of R 325.60120.

History: 1986 AACS; 1993 AACS.