North Carolina has adopted by reference the federal workplace safety rules for noise exposure in general industry (13 NCAC 7F.0101) and construction (13 NCAC 7F.0201).
The Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSH) of the North Carolina Department of Labor is responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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 (Spanish) |
| White Papers | Practical Tips for Designing an Effective Hearing Protection Program |