Environmental, Health and Safety Services

Program Summary

Applies to:

This program applies to all Virginia Tech employees with workplace noise exposures greater than 85 dBA averaged across an 8-hour work day.

Requirements:

  • an initial hearing test (baseline audiogram)
  • yearly hearing test and training
  • fitting for Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) such as ear plugs or ear muffs
  • wearing hearing protection when required