This chapter (Section III (Health Hazards), Chapter 5), provides technical information for Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) to evaluate noise hazards in the workplace. The content is based on current industry practices, research publications, OSHA standards, and consensus standards. The chapter is divided into seven main sections and includes ten appendices. For the full language of the notice, see TED 01-00-015 - OSHA Technical Manual.