Should I test a person with a Standard Threshold Shift or a Possible Recordable? Will INTEGRAfit help with Workers’ Compensation decisions?
Yes, please test persons with Standard Threshold Shifts (STS) or Possible Recordables…though it is strongly advised not to limit testing to only these persons. The better idea is to use INTEGRAfit proactively to constantly improve the hearing conservation program (HCP) thereby reducing STSs and Possible Recordables through the prevention of hearing loss. STSs and Possible Recordables are “lagging” indicators of HCP effectiveness whereas trending compliance values is an excellent “leading” indicator. When an STS or Possible Recordable is detected, OSHA/MSHA has required follow-up activities. Those include refitting and retraining the worker in the use of hearing protection. What better to determine and document the sufficiency of the worker’s hearing protectors than with INTEGRAfit! INTEGRAfit can provide valuable data to assist with OSHA/MSHA hearing loss recordability and Workers’ Compensation decisions. Well-documented evidence of training, adequate protection and employee complian
