Standard Threshold Shift in hearing level

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

September 4, 1991

Mr. Paul V. Williams
Health and Safety Specialist
General Dynamics
Land Systems Division
Post Office Box 2072
Warren, Michigan 48090-2072

Dear Mr. Williams:

Clarification of OSHA's requirement for 'quiet time' before 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.


December 21, 2007

Mr. Milan Racic
452 West Willow Court
Fox Point, WI 53217

Dear Mr. Racic:

Clarification of use of the annual audiogram in place of the baseline.

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.

November 30, 2006

Mr. Steve Cofer
TK Group Incorporated
Stewart Square Suite 250
308 West State St.
Rockford, IL 61101

Dear Mr. Cofer:

Level of work-related hearing loss that must be recorded on the OSHA 200 log.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

November 14, 1991

Ms. Cynthia H. Drollinger
President
HCI, Inc.
810 East State Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104

Dear Ms. Drollinger,

Clarification of 1910.95 and 1904 regarding physicians and audiologists roles in determining work-relatedness of worker hearing loss.

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.

August 29, 2007

Theresa Y. Schulz, PhD
VA Medical Center, James H. Quillen
P.O. Box 344
Fall Branch, TN 37656

Dear Dr. Schulz:

Administering the baseline audiogram either before or after an employee's first exposure.

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.

 

 

Whether use of an artificial ear ISO 318 coupler complies with the noise standard.

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.

April 23, 2010

Mr. Travis McColley
Tremetrics
7625 Golden Triangle Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Dear Mr. McColley:

Recording of hearing loss on the OSHA 200 Log.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

December 24, 1991

Charlotte Lewengrub, RN, MN
Health Services Coordinator
Scientific Atlanta, Inc.
4366 Park Drive
Norcross, Georgia 30093

Dear Mrs. Lewengrub:

This is in further response to your letter of September 28, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regarding the recording of hearing loss on the OSHA 200 Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

Clarification on whether a successor employer may establish a new baseline audiogram for employees of the former employer.

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.

March 8, 2011

Ronald V. Musto MD, MPH, MBA
2001 Fifth Avenue
Troy, New York 12180

Dear Dr. Musto:

Can an employer establish a new baseline audiogram for an employee who was previously enrolled in the employer's hearing conservation program.

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.

January 31, 2011

Mr. Jeffrey Baker, COHC
Industrial Service Manager
Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center
710 E. Bella Vista Street
Lakeland, Florida 33805,/p>