Record Keeping
OSHA requires that records of exposure measurements and audiometric tests be maintained. Records are also required to have the following:
- name and job classification
- date of the audiogram
- examiner’s name
- calibration date
- employee’s most recent noise exposure assessment
- background sound pressure levels in audiometric test booths.
Noise exposure measurement records must be maintained for at least 2 years. Audiometric test records must be retained for the duration of the affected employee’s employment. Additionally, employees, former employees, representatives designated by the individual employee and the Assistant Secretary all must have access to these records.
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