Section 296-307-63825 - Make sure third-party hearing loss prevention programs meet the following requirementsIMPORTANT:
Third-party hearing loss prevention programs are intended:
1. For short-term employees hired or assigned to duties having noise exposures for less than one year; AND
2. For seasonal employees. However, other employees may be included as long as the employer meets all requirements for hearing loss follow-ups and recordkeeping.
(1) The employer must make sure that the third-party program is:(a) Equivalent to an employer program as required by this part; AND
(b) Uses audiometric testing to evaluate hearing loss.(2) The employer must make sure a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other qualified physician administers the third-party program.(3) The employer must make sure the third-party program has written procedures for: (a) Communicating with participating employers of program requirements;(b) Follow-up procedures for detected hearing loss;(c) Annual review of participating employer programs.(4) The employer must make sure the following program elements are corrected by the employer or the third-party program when deficiencies are found:(5) The employer must obtain a review of the hearing loss prevention program at least once per year, conducted by the third-party program administrator or their representative, in order to:(a) Identify any tasks needing a revised selection of hearing protection; AND
(b) Provide an overall assessment of the employers' hearing loss prevention activities.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-63825
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. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-63825, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.