Text For Citation: 02 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: a) Higher Ground Tactical, LLC - employees, Range Safety Officers while working in the range area observing and instructing clients, were exposed to continuous noise at 326% of the permissible daily noise exposure of 90 dBA or an eight-hour time-weighted average of 98.5 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 287 minute sampling period on November 13, 2015. A zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled. The employer did not conduct monitoring to determine employee's exposure level and the type of personal protective equipment required. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.