More Employer Responsibilities
Employers must make sure that hearing protectors are worn by:
- All employees who are required by the PPE standard to wear personal protective equipment;
- All employees who are exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater, and who:
- Have not yet had a baseline audiogram
- Have experienced a standard threshold shift
The intent of the law is to ensure that employers provide hearing protectors to all employees who meet the specified criteria, at no cost to the employees. Additionally, the hearing protectors must be replaced whenever necessary.
Employees must be given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable options provided by the employer. Additionally, the employer must ensure that the hearing protectors fit properly during the initial fitting and supervise their correct use thereafter.
One effective method to ensure employee involvement in this process is to invite your PPE supplier's account representative to showcase a range of products directly to the employees.
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7-8. Employees must be given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors _____.
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