WAC 296-307-63810. Make sure staff conducting audits are properly trained

The employer must make sure staff conducting hearing protection audits: (1) Can demonstrate competence in: (a) Evaluating hearing protection attenuation; (b) Evaluating hearing protector choices; (c) Assessing the correct use of hearing protectors. (2) Are certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) or have training in the following areas: (a) Noise and hearing loss prevention; (b) Washington state noise regulations; (c) Hearing protectors; (d) Fitting of hearing protectors; (e) Basic noise measurement; (f) Hearing loss prevention recordkeeping.