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Noise sampling was conducted with this employee, while he operated a gas powered trimmer. The employee was not wearing hearing protection and the sampling results revealed that he was overexposed to the 8hr TWA of 90 dBA. Photo ID: 1403
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Category:

PPE

Hazard:

Noise

Standard Violated:

1910.95(c)(1)

Corrective Action:

Employee should be provided with hearing protection and the employer needs to implement a hearing conservation program.

Description:

Noise sampling was conducted with this employee, while he operated a gas powered trimmer. The employee was not wearing hearing protection and the sampling results revealed that he was overexposed to the 8hr TWA of 90 dBA.