Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-817 - Hearing loss prevention (noise)
Section 296-817-50025 - Make sure third-party hearing loss prevention programs meet the following requirements
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
Important:
Third-party hearing loss prevention programs are intended:
(1) For short-term employees hired or assigned to duties having noise exposures for less than one year; and
(2) For seasonal employees.
However, other employees may be included as long as you meet all requirements for hearing loss follow-ups and recordkeeping.
(1) You must make sure that the third-party program is:
(2) You must make sure a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other qualified physician administers the third-party program.
(3) You must make sure the third-party program has written procedures for:
(4) You must make sure the following program elements are corrected by you or the third-party program when deficiencies are found:
(5) You must obtain a review of your hearing loss prevention program at least once per year, conducted by the third-party program administrator or their representative, in order to:
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-11-060, § 296-817-50025, filed 5/19/03, effective 8/1/03.