Hawaii has adopted the federal OSHA regulations for noise in HAR 12-200.1-2. In addition, Hawaii requires that exposure to impulsive or impact noise not exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level in HAR 12-200.1-1.
The Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) administers the state program.
While the federal regulation states that exposure to impulsive or impact noise "should not" exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level, Hawaii has made this a requirement by stating it "shall not" exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level.
Hawaii does not require any additional noise training beyond the federal requirements.
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 |