Hearing Conservation Program: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Hearing Conservation — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
At a glance
- Turnaround
- Program dependent
- Typical cost
- $40–$100
What Is Hearing Conservation?
Complete OSHA hearing conservation program including monitoring, training, and audiometric testing.
OSHA's Hearing Conservation Program (29 CFR 1910.95) requires employers to protect workers exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels (time-weighted average). The program includes noise monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protection, training, and recordkeeping.
Who Needs This Service?
- Manufacturing facilities
- Construction companies
- Mining operations
- Airports and airlines
- Any workplace with 85+ dB noise exposure
What's Included
A typical Hearing Conservation appointment includes:
- Baseline and annual audiometry
- Noise exposure monitoring support
- Hearing protection fitting
- Employee training materials
- OSHA recordkeeping compliance
Turnaround time: Program dependent
Typical cost: $40–$100
How It Works
- Assessment — Evaluate noise exposure levels and program needs.
- Baseline Testing — Conduct baseline audiograms for all exposed employees.
- Training — Provide required hearing conservation training.
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How Hearing Conservation works, step by step
- 1
Assessment
Evaluate noise exposure levels and program needs.
- 2
Baseline Testing
Conduct baseline audiograms for all exposed employees.
- 3
Training
Provide required hearing conservation training.
- 4
Monitoring
Annual audiometry and ongoing program management.
Regulatory snapshot
OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard (29 CFR 1910.95); action level of 85 dB TWA over 8 hours
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