Section 296-307-63810 - Make sure staff conducting audits are properly trained The employer must make sure staff conducting hearing protection audits:
(1) Can demonstrate competence in:(a) Evaluating hearing protection attenuation;(b) Evaluating hearing protector choices;(c) Assessing the correct use of hearing protectors.(2) Are certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) or have training in the following areas: (a) Noise and hearing loss prevention;(b) Washington state noise regulations;(d) Fitting of hearing protectors;(e) Basic noise measurement;(f) Hearing loss prevention recordkeeping.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-63810
Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-01-166, § 296-307-63810, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.