3D     Hearing Conservation in Construction (Intermediate)
Don Garvey – 3M Company

Noise is the most pervasive occupational health contaminant on construction job sites. In one study 44% of carpenters and 48% of plumbers reported a perceived hearing loss. This session will review several things that the safety professional can use to aid in improving their hearing conservation program. These include current federal and state OSHA regulations, options for worker’s exposure measurement in the field, better PPE selections to increase proper usage, and more effective hearing conservation training. Presenters will also briefly discuss the issue of off work noise exposure and some of the research done in this area.