Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, common, and entirely preventable — and OSHA requires a hearing conservation program wherever noise exposure reaches the action level. If you have areas where people raise their voices to be heard, you likely have measurable noise exposure.
Request a Consultation →Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, common, and entirely preventable — and OSHA requires a hearing conservation program wherever noise exposure reaches the action level. If you have areas where people raise their voices to be heard, you likely have measurable noise exposure.
We measure your actual noise exposure through dosimetry and area monitoring, determine who must be in a hearing conservation program, and build the program — audiometric testing coordination, hearing protection, and training — to meet OSHA's requirements.
Personal exposure monitoring across shifts and tasks.
Sound-level mapping to identify high-noise zones.
Full program development to 1910.95.
Engineering and PPE strategies to reduce exposure.
Hearing loss claims are common and expensive, and the program requirements are specific. We measure true personal exposure with dosimetry — not just spot readings — so you know exactly who needs to be in the program and your documentation stands up.
The rough field test: if you must raise your voice to talk to someone an arm's length away, you're likely near or above the action level. Dosimetry confirms it precisely.
A sound-level meter captures noise at a point in time; a dosimeter rides with a worker across the whole shift to capture true personal exposure. Both have their place; compliance is based on personal exposure.
If any employee is exposed at or above the 85 dBA action level, yes — baseline and annual audiograms are required, and we coordinate that.
Talk to a CIH about noise dosimetry and a hearing conservation program.