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Purpose of This Order.

The Flight Standards Service (AFS) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) is established to prevent occupational hearing loss in AFS employees. This program specifies the actions necessary to protect the health and safety of all AFS employees, and provides the requirements for development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective HCP.

a. The HCP Requirements. The elements of the HCP are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards: Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR) §§ 1904.10, 1910.95, 1960.8, and 1960.59; and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 3900.19B, Occupational Safety and Health Program.

b. The Hearing Conservation Program Manager (HCPM). The AFS HCP is administered by the AFS Designated Hearing Conservation Program Manager (HCPM), with audiometric medical surveillance, HCP training and recordkeeping support provided by US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

c. The HCP Local Responsibilities. Local responsibility of the HCP execution is with Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Certificate Management Office (CMO), International Field Office (IFO), and Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) Managers. AFS must provide the necessary funding to implement this HCP including hearing protection devices (HPD) for use by employees.