Section 296-307-63410. Measure employee noise exposure.

IMPORTANT:

A noise dosimeter is the basis for determining total daily noise exposure for employees. However, where you have constant noise levels, you may estimate employee noise exposure using measurements from a sound level meter. Calculation of the employee noise exposure must be consistent with WAC 296-307-63415.

You must:

• Include all:

– Workplace noise from equipment and machinery in use

– Other noise from sources necessary to perform the work

– Noise outside the control of the exposed employees.

• Use a noise dosimeter when necessary to measure employee noise dose

• Use a sound level meter to evaluate continuous and impulse noise levels

• Identify all employees whose exposures equal or exceed the Noise Evaluation Criteria as follows:

Noise Evaluation Criteria

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-63410, 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, § 296-307-63410, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.

Rules

296-307-63415,