OSHA Workplace Hearing Safety and PPE Inspection Checklist

1. Has a Noise Survey been completed for the work location?

2. Is the Noise Survey updated when the noise hazards change (new heavy equipment or a new power tool is being used)?

3. Is the Noise Survey updated annually?

4. Are employees ONLY exposed to noise below the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits for hazardous noise?

5. Do employees know when and where they are required to wear hearing protection?

6. Do employees have access to clean hearing protection?

7. Are hazardous noise locations/equipment marked with signs or labels?

8. Are employees wearing hearing protection as required by signage, labels or safety plan or procedures?

1. Has employee monitoring been completed?

2. Have employees received audiometric testing? (required before exposure and annually)

3. Have hearing protectors been selected and made available for the noise hazards in the work area?

4. Have employees received Hearing Conservation Training?

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