Hearing Conservation Programs

Ninyo & Moore industrial hygienists are experienced in the development and implementation of hearing conservation programs.  The program must see that proper monitoring and audiometric testing are performed by qualified personnel, proper hearing protection devices are identified and used, engineering controls are implemented when feasible, accurate records are reviewed and maintained, and personnel working in hazardous noise areas are properly trained.  Initial assessments typically review any existing program, and perform real-time monitoring to assess individual exposures.  Appropriate action is then recommended to correct any deficiencies noted. 

Hearing Conservation Programs

Performing noise evaluations in the industrial environment and designing Hearing Conservation Programs are a part of Ninyo & Moore's expertise. Integrating sound-level meters are generally utilized to determine the equivalent steady A-weighted noise levels and octave-band analyzers are sometimes employed to determine the frequency distribution of the noise for the purpose of designing engineering controls. OSHA-compliant programs are designed for employers with the need for these specialized programs.