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Hearing Conservation
If you have employees exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels averaged over an 8-hour period, you must take specific steps to conserve your employees' hearing.

Program includes:
- Video
- Administrative Materials
- 5 Employee Handbooks
Video Length: 12 minutes
- Closed Captioned
- Available in Spanish
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Program Overview:
Without the proper safeguards, high volume noise can seriously and permanently damage hearing. This program teaches
employees that daily awareness of loud noise area and proper use of hearing protection equipment are the keys to avoiding
a lifetime of hearing loss.
Your Employees Will Learn:
- The Definition of Noise
- The Basics of Hearing
- Warning Signs of Hearing Loss
- Two Major Types of Noise in the Workplace
- Typical Decibel Levels
- Factors of Noise Exposure
- The Two Major Types of Hearing Protection Devices
- Hearing Protection at Home
Program Contents:
- Explanation of the OSHA Standard
- Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Develop Your Hearing Conservation Program
- Code of Federal Regulations
- OSHA Requirements
- Written Program Development
- Hearing Conservation Written Program
- Recordkeeping Forms:
Sound Level Survey Form
Personal Sound Level Dosimeter Sheet
Noise Monitoring Results
Hearing Conservation Training Record
Order Form
Blueprints® for Safety Home
Questions? Contact Chad Brower at cbrower@southdakotasafetycouncil.org or at 605-361-7785/800-952-5539.
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