OSHA 1910.95 Hearing Conservation Program Audit - FREE PDF

Audit hearing conservation program per OSHA 1910.95. Evaluate noise monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protector selection, and employee training for workplaces with noise exposure above 85 dBA.

  • Industry: Manufacturing / Construction / Industrial
  • Frequency: Annual
  • Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Role: Safety Manager / Industrial Hygienist
  • Total Items: 31
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.95, NIOSH Criteria, OSHA 1926.52

Noise Monitoring

Exposure assessment

  • Noise monitoring conducted?
  • Monitoring representative of exposures?
  • Monitoring repeated when conditions change?
  • Employees notified of results?
  • Instruments properly calibrated?

Audiometric Testing

Hearing tests

  • Baseline audiogram within 6 months of exposure?
  • Annual audiograms conducted?
  • Audiograms by qualified personnel?
  • Audiometer properly calibrated?
  • STS (Standard Threshold Shift) followup done?
  • Audiometric records maintained?

Hearing Protection

HPD program

  • Hearing protectors available at no cost?
  • Variety of HPDs offered?
  • NRR adequate for exposure level?
  • Employees fitted for HPDs?
  • HPD replacement available as needed?
  • HPD use mandatory for 90 dBA+ exposure?

Training

Employee education

  • Initial training provided?
  • Annual retraining conducted?
  • Training covers effects of noise on hearing?
  • Training on proper HPD use?
  • Audiometric testing purpose explained?

Recordkeeping

Documentation

  • Exposure records maintained 2 years?
  • Audiometric records maintained per employment?
  • Records accessible to employees?
  • Program Status
  • Findings/Recommendations

Initial Safety Assessment

Preliminary safety and compliance verification

  • Work area safe and hazard-free?
  • Required PPE available and in good condition?
  • Emergency exits clear and marked?
  • First aid supplies accessible?

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