The primary objective of the SF State Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) is to prevent hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure. Although SF State attempts to control noise exposures on campus, certain areas and operations may expose faculty, staff, or students to significant noise levels. Employees who work in high noise areas are enrolled in the hearing conservation program that includes annual hearing tests and training on the proper use of hearing protection.
At SF State, all personnel who are exposed to occupational noise levels equal to or exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average of
80 dBA are included in the hearing conservation program.
80 dBA are included in the hearing conservation program.
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SF State Written Hearing Conservation Program (being updated)
Elements of the Hearing Conservation Program
Cal/OSHA’s Hearing Conservation standard defines requirements to protect employees against occupational hearing loss.
- Employee noise exposure measurements
- Noise controls in the work area
- Hearing protection and refitting employees as necessary
- Employee training on noise and use of hearing protection and retraining when needed