OSHA will continue to target noise hazards in Chicago Region

OSHA extended its Regional Emphasis Program targeting noise hazards in the Chicago region through the end of the year, after initially planning to expire it on May 31. The agency's review found success in identifying and targeting industries with hearing loss rates exceeding national averages.

Chicago — OSHA recently extended a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards through the end of the year. The Chicago Region’s REP was initially set to expire May 31. “OSHA’s review of this REP shows success in identifying and targeting industries with hearing loss rates higher than the national…

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