Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D 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) Production Area: An employee engaged in smoothing out the edges on plastic panels, on a Delta (Model DJ-30) routing machine, was exposed to a continuous noise level at 73.3% of the allowable 8-hour time weighted average sound level (90dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 73.3% is approximately 87.7dBA. The sampling was performed during 467 minutes during one work shift and zero time was given for 13 minutes of time not sampled. The employer did not conduct noise training to affected employees, exposed to noise levels exceeding an 8-hour time weighted average of 85dBA, thus exposing employees to irreversible hearing loss, on or about 3/3/20.