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Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.62.140 Dual hearing protection level

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If during any work shift a miner's noise exposure exceeds the dual hearing protection level, the mine operator must, in addition to the actions required for noise exposures that exceed the permissible exposure level, provide and ensure the concurrent use of both an ear plug and an ear muff type hearing protector. The following table sets out mine operator actions under MSHA's noise standard.

Provision

Condition

Action required by the mine operator

§ 62.120

Miner's noise exposure is less than the action level

None.

§ 62.120

Miner's exposure equals or exceeds the action level, but does not exceed the permissible exposure level (PEL)

Operator enrolls the miner in hearing conservation program (HCP) which includes (1) a system of monitoring, (2) voluntary, with two exceptions, use of operator-provided hearing protectors, (3) voluntary audiometric testing, (4) training, and (5) record keeping.

§ 62.130

Miner's exposure exceeds the PEL

Operator uses/continues to use all feasible engineering and administrative controls to reduce exposure to PEL; enrolls the miner in a HCP including ensured use of operator-provided hearing protectors; posts administrative controls and provides copy to affected miner; must never permit a miner to be exposed to sound levels exceeding 115 dBA.

§ 62.140

Miner's exposure exceeds the dual hearing protection level

Operator enrolls the miner in a HCP, continues to meet all the requirements of § 62.130, ensures concurrent use of earplug and earmuff.
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