The checklist turns a complex compliance topic into a clear review of the safeguards, testing, training, records, and follow-up your program may need.
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What’s inside the checklist
Use it as a practical review tool across the 10 core areas below. It helps safety leaders see what is already covered, where documentation may be thin, and what to prioritize next.
01 Noise monitoring & exposure assessment
Measure workplace noise, identify employees at or above the 85 dBA action level, and reassess when equipment or processes change.
02 Written hearing conservation program
Maintain a clear, accessible plan and review it annually so it reflects current operations, responsibilities, and controls.
03 Audiometric testing
Check baseline and annual audiograms, plus the follow-up process when a standard threshold shift is identified.
04 Hearing protection devices
Review protection ratings, employee fit and use training, and requirements for higher-noise environments.
05 Employee training
Confirm annual education covers noise risk, hearing protection, testing, and documented employee attendance.
06 Engineering & administrative controls
Look for ways to reduce noise at the source, adjust schedules, rotate tasks, or create quieter work areas.
07 Recordkeeping
Review retention of noise exposure data, employee audiograms, and the records needed to support ongoing program decisions.
08 Medical follow-up
Check employee notification, refitting, retraining, and clinical follow-up when a hearing shift is found.
09 Communication & accessibility
Make program information clear and accessible, and give employees a straightforward way to report concerns.
10 Audiology partnership
Identify qualified audiology support for testing, interpretation, hearing protection, documentation, and program guidance.
Why download it now?
A written checklist gives safety and HR teams a shared starting point. It can help you prepare for an internal review, organize records, identify follow-up questions, and have a more productive conversation with an audiology or safety professional. OSHA’s general-industry hearing conservation requirements are addressed in 29 CFR 1910.95; this checklist is general information, not legal advice.
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A useful next step for your team
1. Download the checklist and share it with the people responsible for safety, HR, and operations.
2. Review each section against your current program, documentation, and workforce needs.
3. Prioritize gaps and decide where testing, protection, training, or specialist guidance would help.