OSHA is making clear that it continues to see the problem of worker hearing loss as a high priority to tackle even as it scraps plans to re-interpret its noise control policy, signaling that at the least it would use voluntary programs to keep pushing for implementation of engineering controls. The agency has outlined several measures it will take in lieu of the planned re-interpretation of “feasible,” which would have toughened the requirements for administrative or engineering controls, including providing technical information and guidance on inexpensive effective engineering controls, in c
December 30, 2025