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Regulation & Guidelines for Hearing Loss Prevention

The following sections of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation have been identified as being most relevant to hearing conservation. However, other sections of the WCA and OHS Regulation will apply to your workplace because hazards and tasks vary from workplace to workplace.


Part 7: Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature

Division 1 Noise Exposure
Section 7.1 - Definition
Section 7.2 - Noise exposure limits
Section 7.3 - Noise measurement required
Section 7.4 - Exemption
Section 7.5 - Noise control and hearing conservation program
Section 7.6 - Engineered noise control
Section 7.7 - Hearing protection and warning signs
Section 7.8 - Hearing tests
Section 7.9 - Records to be kept

Part 8: Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment

Section 8.1 -- Definitions

General Requirements
Section 8.2 -- Responsibility to provide
Section 8.3 -- Selection, use and maintenance
Section 8.4 -- Workplace evaluation
Section 8.5 -- Program
Section 8.6 -- Annual review
Section 8.7 -- Instruction
Section 8.8 -- Supervisor's responsibilities
Section 8.9 -- Worker's responsibilities
Section 8.10 -- Personal clothing and accessories



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