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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
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Chapter 296-817. Hearing loss prevention (noise). |
Section 296-817-50025. Make sure third-party hearing loss prevention programs meet the following requirements.
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- Important:Third-party hearing loss prevention programs are intended:(1) For short-term employees hired or assigned to duties having noise exposures for less than one year; and(2) For seasonal employees.However, other employees may be included as long as you meet all requirements for hearing loss follow-ups and recordkeeping.(1) You must make sure that the third-party program is:(a) Equivalent to an employer program as required by this chapter; and(b) Uses audiometric testing to evaluate hearing loss.(2) You must make sure a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other qualified physician administers the third-party program.(3) You must make sure the third-party program has written procedures for:(a) Communicating with participating employers of program requirements;(b) Follow-up procedures for detected hearing loss;(c) Annual review of participating employer programs.(4) You must make sure the following program elements are corrected by you or the third-party program when deficiencies are found:(a) Noise exposures;(b) Hearing protection;(c) Employee training;(d) Noise controls.(5) You must obtain a review of your hearing loss prevention program at least once per year, conducted by the third-party program administrator or their representative, in order to:(a) Identify any tasks needing a revised selection of hearing protection; and(b) Provide an overall assessment of the employers' hearing loss prevention activities.