Section 296-307-630. Scope.

The purpose of this part is to:

• Prevent employee hearing loss by minimizing employee noise exposures

AND

• Make sure employees exposed to noise are protected.

These goals are accomplished by:

• Measuring and computing the employee noise exposure from all equipment and machinery in the workplace, as well as any other noise sources in the work area

• Protecting employees from noise exposure by using feasible noise controls

• Making sure employees use hearing protection, if you cannot feasibly control the noise

• Training employees about hearing loss prevention

• Evaluating your hearing loss prevention efforts by tracking employee hearing or periodically reviewing controls and protection

• Making appropriate corrections to your program.

Reference:	Table 1 will help you determine the hearing loss prevention requirements for your workplace. For the specific requirements associated with Noise Evaluation Criteria, see WAC 296-307-63410 of this part.

Table 1

Noise Evaluation Criteria

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-630, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-630, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.

Rules

296-307-63410,