Recordkeeping and Program Management Flashcards

When an employee transfers to a different department, what recordkeeping action is required?

Answer: Update the employee noise exposure assessment and continue monitoring if exposure is at or above 85 dBA

Noise exposure must be reassessed for the new position, and HCP participation continues if exposure meets or exceeds the action level.

What constitutes a complete audiometric record for each employee?

Answer: Employee name, job classification, date of audiogram, examiner name, calibration date, noise exposure assessment, and test results

OSHA specifies multiple data points beyond just test results to ensure traceability and quality assurance.

What should happen to hearing conservation records when a company goes out of business?

Answer: Records must be transferred to the successor employer or offered to NIOSH if no successor exists

Employee exposure and medical records must be transferred to the successor employer. If no successor, OSHA requires notification to affected employees.

What metric is most commonly used to benchmark hearing conservation program performance?

Answer: The percentage of employees experiencing standard threshold shift per year

STS rate is the standard benchmark for comparing program effectiveness across organizations.

How should audiometric data be stored for long-term analysis?

Answer: In a secure electronic database with standardized data fields that allows querying and trend analysis

Electronic database storage enables efficient tracking, trend analysis, STS calculations, and program evaluation.

What is the recommended frequency for conducting comprehensive noise surveys?

Answer: Whenever there are changes in production, processes, equipment, or controls, and periodically to confirm conditions

Noise surveys should be repeated whenever significant changes could alter exposure levels.