The Marine Corps hearing conservation Program goal is to prevent Marine Corps personnel from suffering occupational hearing loss due to noise exposure and ensure auditory fitness for duty in the Marine and civilian workforce. Hearing protective devices shall be worn by all personnel when they enter or work in an area where the operations generate noise levels of:
- Greater than 84 dBA (8 hour TWA) sound level (Continuous)
- 140 dB peak sound pressure level or greater (Impact or Impulse)
- In are as where noise levels exceed 104 dBA (8 hour TWA) sound level a combination of insert type and circumaural hearing protective devices (double protection) shall be worn
For more information call: (760) 830-6154 or DSN 230-6154