HomeMy WebLinkAbout502.009 - Hearing Protection - Use and MaintenanceEffective Date: April 2015 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer
Current Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Section 502.009
Next Revision (1) Date: 12/11/2025 Page 1 of 2
Fresno City Fire Department
500 Firefighter Trainee Manual
SECTION 502.009 HEARING PROTECTION – USE AND MAINTENANCE
PURPOSE
To protect and prolong Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) employee’s
hearing.
APPLICATION
Use of hearing protection is to be utilized by all employees, when possible while
working in environments with excessive noise.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Each member is to be assigned a set of hearing protection to reduce exposure to
occupational noise. In some cases, hearing protection may be provided by disposable
plugs.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Hearing protection should be worn when noise levels exceed 85 decibels.
PROCESS
• Replacement hearing protection is to be requisitioned from supply,
through proper channels.
• Cleaning earmuffs (if assigned) is accomplished by sponging with warm
soapy water and rinsing thoroughly.
• Alcohols or solvents are not to be used. If disposable hearing protection
is used, they are to be discarded after use and another set obtained as
noted above.
INFORMATION
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Effective Date: April 2015 Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer
Current Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Section 502.009
Next Revision (1) Date: 12/11/2025 Page 2 of 2
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
United States Department of Labor (OSHA)
Section 1910.95(b) (1)
Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Section 203.002, 2-IN/2-OUT
Section 203.001, General Safety Guidelines
Section 204.011, Imminent Hazard Notification
Fresno Operational Area Emergency Alert Tone
Standard Operating Guideline