
Compliance
Hearing Conservation Program & Annual Training (1910.95)
At 85 dBA over an 8-hour day, OSHA requires a full hearing conservation program — monitoring, audiograms, hearing protection, and annual training. What the program contains and what the training must cover.
Jul 18, 2026
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Construction
OSHA Noise & Hearing Conservation in Construction: 90 dBA PEL and the 85 dBA Myth
The OSHA construction noise PEL is 90 dBA TWA under 1926.52, not 85 dBA. Learn why 85 dBA is a general-industry number and what hearing conservation construction actually requires.
Jun 25, 2026
8 min read