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

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) On or about July 18, 2019, the welder in welding station 3 was exposed to continuous noise levels at 81.3% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 471 minutes sampling period. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 9 minutes not sampled. The employer failed to provide training to employees exposed to noise above the action level. b) On or about July 18, 2019, the welder in welding station 4 was exposed to continuous noise levels at 136.2% of the permissible daily exposure (8-hour, time-weighted average sound level of 85 dbA or equivalently, a dose of 50%), during the 488 minutes sampling period. The employer failed to provide training to employees exposed to noise above the action level.