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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |
| • Standard Number: | 1910.95 |
| • Status: | Archived |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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September 4, 1991 Mr. Paul V. Williams Health and Safety Specialist General Dynamics Land Systems Division Post Office Box 2072 Warren, Michigan 48090-2072 Dear Mr. Williams: This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of some issues related to a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) in hearing level. Before we answer your questions we wish to inform you that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently not enforcing the recording of hearing loss on OSHA Form 200 unless the shift from the original baseline audiogram at frequencies 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 Hz averages 25 dB or greater in either ear. 1. If an audiogram shows a hearing loss that is recordable on OSHA Form 200, the date must be entered in column (B) is the date the employee was tested. If a retest performed within 30 calendar days of the initial test shows the hearing loss is not recordable on OSHA Form 200, the original entry may be deleted by drawing a line through it. 2. A retest audiogram may not be substituted for an initial audiogram unless it is obtained within thirty calendar days of the date of initial audiogram regardless of the fact that an outside evaluating concern is used. 3. The thirty day retest time limit was adopted to enable employees to learn about their state of hearing as soon as practicable. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify these matters for you. Sincerely, Patricia K. Clark, Director Directorate of Compliance Programs June 4, 1991 Ms. Patricia Clark Department of Labor/OSHA Directorate of Compliance 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Subject: Clarification of 1910.95 Standard Contents Dear Ms. Clark: Recently a couple questions arose within my company that require clarification from your office on the Occupational Noise Exposure Standard contents. It would be appreciated if you could advise me of the following so that we can ensure compliance with these regulations. 1. What date would be entered in column (B) on the OSHA 200 Form if a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) is indicated on the annual exam? If you use an outside audiologist to evaluate your audiograms and you perform the 30 day re-test when STSs are indicated, would this have any effect on the "initial diagnosis" OSHA 200 Form entry date?Thank you for your review and provision of a written response to the above questions. If you have any questions about the above, please feel free to contact me at (313) 825-4501. Paul V. Williams Health and Safety Specialist |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |