1910.95(k)(2): Annual Hearing Conservation Training
The hearing conservation training program must be repeated every year for each employee in the program. Training information must be updated to match changes in protective equipment and work processes.
Key takeaways
- 1910.95(k)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart G).
- OSHA cited it 36 times in the last 3 years, in 36 inspections, with $53,324 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (4), WI (4), ME (4).
- Related part: 1910.95(k) Training program (267 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.95 Occupational noise exposure, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart G). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) The training program shall be repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information provided in the training program shall be updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes. 36 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.95.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: PA (4), WI (4), ME (4), NJ (3), MI (2)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| EAST BAKING CO | SYRACUSE, NY | $14,188 |
| CHART, INC. | BEASLEY, TX | $11,524 |
| NEW HORIZONS BAKING COMPANY | NORWALK, OH | $6,338 |
| SILGAN WHITE CAP CORPORATION | ATHENS, GA | $5,531 |
| DETROIT TOOL METAL PRODUCTS | LEBANON, MO | $5,531 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.95(k)(2), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.95(k)(2).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.95(k) Training program 267 citations
- 1910.95(k)(1) 204 citations
- 1910.95(k)(3) 27 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How often is hearing conservation training required?
Annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program.
Does the content need updating?
Yes. It must be updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes.
Who must receive it?
Each employee included in the hearing conservation program.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.95 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.