Retesting when audiogram shows employees have suffered STS shift

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 17, 1991

Mr. George R. Cook, Jr., CCC-A
Occupational Audiologist
Health & Hygiene, Inc.
420 Gallimore Dairy Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27409

Dear Mr. Cook:

This is in response to your letter of April 5, concerning retesting when the annual audiograms show that employees have suffered a Standard Threshold Shift (STS).

Audiograms conducted in accordance with the hearing conservation amendment.

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 18, 1985

Mr. Lawrence A. Vassallo
Data Processing Manager
Director of Training
Hearing Conservation Noise Control, Inc.
1721 Pine Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Dear Mr. Vassallo:

This is in response to your letter of March 7 concerning audiograms conducted in accordance with the hearing conservation amendment, 29 CFR 1910.95 (c)-(p). We wish to inform you that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) resumed enforcement of the hearing conservation amendment on April 15, 1985.

Retesting requirements if employee's annual audiogram shows a Standard Threshold Shift (STS).

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.