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29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1): In all cases where the sound levels exceeded the values shown in Table D-2 of 29 CFR 1926.52, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was not administered: (a) On March 22, 2017, two employees were determined to be exposed to noise in excess of an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 90 decibels while operating pneumatic tools to remove delaminated concrete from piles underneath the pier at the Wando Welch Terminal. The employer had not administered an effective hearing conservation program. An effective hearing conservation program consists of the following: * Monitoring of employee noise exposures * Institution of engineering, work practice, and administrative controls for excessive noise * Provide overexposed employees with individually fitted hearing protectors with adequate noise reduction ratings * Employee training and education regarding noise hazards and protection measures * Baseline and annual audiometry * Procedures for preventing further occupational hearing loss by an employee whenever such an event has been identified * Recordkeeping ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED