Section 296-817-50010. Make sure staff conducting audits are properly trained.  


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  • You must make sure staff conducting hearing protection audits:
    (1) Can demonstrate competence in:
    (a) Evaluating hearing protection attenuation;
    (b) Evaluating hearing protector choices;
    (c) Assessing the correct use of hearing protectors.
    (2) Are certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) or have training in the following areas:
    (a) Noise and hearing loss prevention;
    (b) Washington state noise regulations;
    (c) Hearing protectors;
    (d) Fitting of hearing protectors;
    (e) Basic noise measurement;
    (f) Hearing loss prevention recordkeeping.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-817-50010, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-11-060, § 296-817-50010, filed 5/19/03, effective 8/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-817-50010, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-11-060, § 296-817-50010, filed 5/19/03, effective 8/1/03.