Noise Abatement Program. It is agreed that a sub-committee of the Joint Health and Safety Committee will be established as a Noise Committee. This sub-committee will make recommendations to Management, on a priority basis, of those areas found to be at or over the legislated requirements, and assist in the plans to undertake progressive improvements. The Company agrees that a consultant may be engaged for purposes of assisting in the determination of recommended improvements. The Company agrees that audiometric tests will be made available annually for those employees whose average noise exposure exceeds 85 decibels (dba). Permanent records of audiometric tests will be maintained in each workplace. Every attempt will be made to conduct the tests at the beginning of the work week.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement