Section 325.60123. Employee training program.  


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  • (1) The employer shall institute a training program for all employees who are exposed to noise at or above the action level and shall ensure employee participation in such program.

    (2)   The training program shall be repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information provided in the training program shall be updated  to  be consistent  with  changes  in protective equipment and work processes.

    (3)    The employer shall ensure that each employee is informed of all of the following:

    (a)  The effects of noise on hearing. (See appendix B)

    (b)     The purpose of hearing protectors; the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types of hearing protectors; and instructions on the selection, fitting, use, and care of hearing protectors.

    (c)   The purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures.

History: 1986 AACS.