Wash. Admin. Code § 296-817-50010 – Make sure staff conducting audits are properly trained

You must make sure staff conducting hearing protection audits:

(1) Can demonstrate competence in:
1. (a) Evaluating hearing protection attenuation;
2. (b) Evaluating hearing protector choices;
3. (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:
1. (a) Noise and hearing loss prevention;
2. (b) Washington state noise regulations;
3. (c) Hearing protectors;
4. (d) Fitting of hearing protectors;
5. (e) Basic noise measurement;
6. (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.]