Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95)

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure 
to Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95)

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Rules of Agency Practice and Procedure Concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration Access to Employee Medical Records

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1913

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State Plans: Coverage of the Aircrews in Aircraft Regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration--Changes to Level of Federal Enforcement for Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mex

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2019)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Ear plug personal fit-testing systems that measure real-time noise reduction

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 20, 2017

Laurie Wells, Au.D.
3M Personal Safety Division
3M Center, Building 0235-02-E-91
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

Dear Dr. Wells:

Insert Earphones for Audiometric Testing

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 9, 2017

Mr. A. Gregg Moore
The EI Group, Inc.
2101 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 200
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560

Dear Mr. Moore:

29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1), Guidelines for Noise Enforcement; Appendix A

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NOTE: Although the first three (3) pages of this OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.35A have been cancelled, Appendix A is still vaild.

 

Appendix A

 

Noise Control Guidelines

When comparing the relative degree of attenuation of personal protectors and engineering and/or administrative controls, all of the following factors in addition to the guidelines in the Field Operations Manual and Industrial Hygiene Field Operations Manual must be considered and documented in the case file: