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Does your audiometric monitoring program measure up?
1Cabot Safety Corp., Southbridge, Mass., USA.
Occupational Health & Safety (Waco, Tex.)
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Audiometric monitoring is required for all hearing conservation programs. This study reviews OSHA citations and penalties for noncompliance with audiometric monitoring requirements from 1988 to 1994, highlighting the severity of violations.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Industrial hygiene
- Audiology
Background:
- Hearing conservation programs are mandated under CFR 1910.95.
- Audiometric monitoring is a critical component of these programs.
- Noncompliance can lead to citations and penalties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) noncompliance citations related to audiometric monitoring.
- To analyze associated monetary penalties from January 1988 to June 1994.
- To assess the relationship between penalty amounts and the severity of noncompliance.
Main Methods:
- Review of OSHA citation and penalty data.
- Data collection period: January 1988 to June 1994.
- Analysis of monetary penalties as an indicator of noncompliance severity.
Main Results:
- The study details various OSHA noncompliance citations concerning audiometric monitoring.
- Monetary penalties varied, reflecting different levels of noncompliance severity.
- Analysis provides insight into the financial consequences of failing to meet audiometric monitoring standards.
Conclusions:
- Monetary penalties serve as an empirical measure of the seriousness of audiometric monitoring noncompliance.
- Understanding citation patterns and penalties can inform compliance strategies for hearing conservation programs.
- Adherence to audiometric monitoring requirements is crucial for workplace safety and avoiding financial repercussions.