OSAT supports hearing-conservation programs by providing the workplace noise measurements needed to characterize employee exposure and identify areas or tasks requiring further attention.
Personal Noise Dosimetry
Personal noise dosimetry can document employee exposure over a full shift or representative operating period and provide TWA, dose and time-history information.
Area and Equipment Noise Measurements
Sound-level and frequency-spectrum measurements can identify high-noise areas, characterize equipment and processes, and support evaluation of engineering or administrative controls.
OSHA Hearing-Conservation Context
OSHA’s general-industry noise standard includes hearing-conservation provisions beginning at an 8-hour TWA of 85 dBA and a permissible exposure limit of 90 dBA using OSHA’s 5 dB exchange rate. See our OSHA noise consulting service for broader workplace-noise support.
OSAT provides acoustic measurement and consulting; audiometric medical services should be provided by appropriately qualified occupational-health providers.
Discuss a Workplace Noise Program
Provide the facility type, employee tasks, shift duration and principal noise sources so an appropriate measurement plan can be developed.
