Iowa has adopted the federal Occupational Safety and Health Standard in IAC 875-10.20(88) for general industry and IAC 875-10.12(88) for construction. Employers in Iowa are subject to state noise requirements that are identical to the federal rules.
The Iowa Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (IOSHA) administers and enforces workplace safety rules in the state.
State Requirements
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Type | Title |
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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 |