If an employee has a hearing impairment, hearing loss or permanent STS, the employer shall: (a) inform the employee of his condition within 21 days after receiving the results; (b) provide the …

If an employee has a hearing impairment, hearing loss or permanent STS, the employer shall─ (a) inform the employee of his condition within 21 days after receiving the results; (b) provide the …

Refit and retrain employees already using hearing protectors. Provide hearing protectors with a greater NRR, if necessary. Encourage an employee to wear dual hearing protection (ear muffs …

• Fit or refit the employee with appropriate hearing protection devices (HPD) • Provide more effective (higher attenuation) HPDs if necessary • Train or retrain the employee in the use and …

If the affected employee is already wearing HPDs, he/she will be refitted and retrained in the use of HPDs and be required to wear them. HPD Fit testing Equipment will be used for …

When employees are exposed to noise levels at or above the action level (85 dB TWA), employers must provide appropriate hearing protection devices (HPDs). Employees should be …

Providing personal hearing protection (PHP) (reg. 7) Employers are required to provide PHP for employees exposed to the upper exposure action value, or above, and to offer it to those …

Fit testing is crucial for identifying whether an employee is receiving the optimal level of protection from their earplugs. Improperly fitted earplugs may not provide sufficient noise reduction, …

Apr 16, 2025 · Refit and retrain employees already using hearing protection - with greater attenuation if necessary. Refer employees for a clinical audiological evaluation if additional …

The employer must institute a training program for all employees with noise exposures at or above the action level and ensure employee participation. Training must be repeated annually for …