To conduct audiometric testing of employees exposed to noise to make sure that their hearing protection is effective.
The employer must meet the requirements... | in this section: |
Provide audiometric testing at no cost to employees. | WAC 296-307-63605 |
Establish a baseline audio-gram for each exposed employee. | WAC 296-307-63610 |
Conduct annual audiograms. | WAC 296-307-63615 |
Review audiograms that indicate a standard threshold shift. | WAC 296-307-63620 |
Keep the baseline audio-gram without revision, unless annual audiograms indicate a persistent threshold shift or a significant improvement in hearing. | WAC 296-307-63625 |
Make sure a record is kept of audiometric tests. | WAC 296-307-63630 |
Make sure audiometric testing equipment meets these requirements. | WAC 296-307-63635 |
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-636
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-636, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.