California's workplace noise exposure (hearing conservation) rules mirror federal rules (8 CCR 5095 and 8 CCR 5100). State standards must be at least as strict as federal rules; otherwise, federal rules apply.
The California Department of Industrial Relations/Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) administers and enforces workplace safety and health rules for private and public sector workplaces in the state.
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | Hearing Protection Best Practices Checklist |
| Forms | Standard Threshold Shift Employee Letter Form |
| Handouts | Working Safely in Excessive Noise [7-Minute Safety Trainer] -- Spanish |
| Policies | Hearing Conservation (Word) |
| Posters | Sound Advice About Noise (PDF) |
| PowerPoints | Noise and Hearing Conservation (PPT) |
| White Papers | Practical Tips for Designing an Effective Hearing Protection Program |