DOL workers’ comp office asks for information on latest hearing test methods

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is seeking information on modern hearing test methods to update its regulatory standards. The agency aims to ensure its quality standards better reflect current advances in audiometric testing technology.

Washington — The Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs wants to learn more about advances in hearing tests as it considers updating the quality standards in its regulations. In a notice published June 23, OWCP says any updates to the standards would “better reflect current…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.