Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program. On or about February 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performed work in the painting department while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place with the element of employee monitoring for inclusion. a) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #1 was exposed to a noise dose of 97.9%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 89.7 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 419 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 61 minutes. b) On February 29, 2024, an employee working in Paint Booth #3 was exposed to a noise dose of 112%. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour time weighted average of 90.8 decibels measured on the A-scale. Sampling accounted for the period of 417 minutes, and zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 63 minutes.