Under 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(3), audiometric tests may be performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, an otolaryngologist or other physician, or a technician certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC), or one who has satisfactorily demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations. An important exception: technicians operating microprocessor audiometers are not required to hold CAOHC certification.
Under 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(3), audiometric tests may be performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, an otolaryngologist or other physician, or a technician certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC), or one who has satisfactorily demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations. An important exception: technicians operating microprocessor audiometers are not required to hold CAOHC certification. In all cases, the technician must be responsible to an audiologist, otolaryngologist, or physician. This professional responsibility requirement applies regardless of equipment type. SHOEBOX: SHOEBOX PureTest is a microprocessor audiometer. Under 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(3), non-certified technicians may operate it. SHOEBOX Audiological Services provides CAOHC-certified Professional Supervisors to satisfy the professional oversight requirement for organizations that do not have that role in-house.
