WAC 296-817-50015
Assess the hearing protection used by
each employee during audits.
You must:
• Confirm that:
– Current site conditions during audits are consistent
with conditions existing during noise monitoring
– The hearing protection used by the employee is
sufficient and appropriate for the conditions
– The hearing protection is worn properly
– The employees are satisfied with the performance and
comfort of the hearing protection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050,
and 49.17.060. 03-11-060, § 296-817-50015, filed 5/19/03,
effective 8/1/03.]