The main goal of a hearing conservation program is to prevent hearing loss caused by workplace noise exposure.
Regular audiometric testing is crucial to monitor employees' hearing ability over time and detect any early signs of hearing loss.
Noise monitoring helps identify areas with potentially harmful noise levels and ensures that appropriate protective measures are taken.
Engineering controls like sound barriers and dampening materials aim to reduce noise at the source or along its path to the worker, thereby minimizing exposure.
Training ensures that employees are aware of the risks associated with noise exposure and know how to use hearing protection effectively.
