A general overview of OSHA's occupational noise standard in the following industries: general industry (29 CFR 1910), construction (29 CFR 1926). This presentation will discuss the purpose, scope, and the requirements of each of the above standards. The presentation will also discuss how to conduct an industrial hygiene exposure assessment regarding occupational noise in the workplace. Also, this presentation will discuss the specific requirements of OSHA's occupational noise standard in the following industries: general industry (29 CFR 1910) and construction (29 CFR 1926). This presentation is for midlevel safety and health professionals who have responsibilities in managing industrial hygiene programs in general industry and construction industries.