N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 12:100-10.13 - Hearing protection

(a) This section is intended to provide hearing protection to the firefighter in non-emergency situations. An example of a non-emergency situation requiring hearing protection to the employee would be during the testing of equipment creating a noise level exceeding 90 decibels (dBa). The hearing conservation program described should be in writing and may be incorporated into standard operating procedures (SOP).

(b) The fire department shall provide hearing protection for all members when they are exposed to noise in excess of 90 dBa from power tools or equipment, except for situations where the use of hearing protection devices would create an additional hazard to the user.

(c) The fire department shall engage in a hearing conservation program to identify and reduce or eliminate potentially harmful sources of noise in the work environment.

(d) The provisions of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, incorporated at N.J.A.C. 12:100-4 are applicable to this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.13

Amended by R.1998 d.574, effective 12/7/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 3368(a), 30 New Jersey Register 4240(b).
In (d), changed NJAC reference.
Amended by R.2004 d.183, effective 5/3/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 150(a), 36 New Jersey Register 2244(a).
In (d), amended the N.J.A.C. reference.