The employer must confirm that:
(1) Current site conditions during audits are consistent with conditions existing during noise monitoring;
(2) The hearing protection used by the employee is sufficient and appropriate for the conditions;
(3) The hearing protection is worn properly;
(4) The employees are satisfied with the performance and comfort of the hearing protection.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-63815, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20; WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-63815, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05.]