Compliance Recordkeeping

Hearing Conservation Software That Keeps Your Records Audit-Ready

Replace filing cabinets and frantic audit prep with 30+ years of digital retention, instant report generation, and a system that's always ready when OSHA shows up.

SOC 2 Type II
HIPAA Compliant
AES-256 Encryption
Compliance RecordsCurrent

Audiogram - Sarah Chen

Mar 15, 2026

Complete

Fit Test - James Wilson

Mar 14, 2026

Complete

Noise Survey - Zone A

Mar 14, 2026

Complete

STS Alert - Michael Brown

Mar 12, 2026

Reviewed

Training Cert - All - Plant 3

Mar 10, 2026

Complete
Retention: 30+ years1,247 records this year

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audit report gen

AES-256

encrypted at rest

Independent 1910.95 Audit

Third-Party Reviewed

FDA Registered

Class II Medical Device

SOC 2 Type II

AICPA Certified

HIPAA Compliant

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Made in USA

Engineered & Built

Why It Matters

Recordkeeping That Works As Hard As You Do

Most hearing conservation programs fall apart at recordkeeping - paper gets lost, spreadsheets diverge, and when OSHA shows up, you're scrambling. Beyond compliance, poor records expose you to workers' comp claims, insurance cost escalation, and long-term civil liability.

Instant OSHA Audit Readiness

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When an OSHA inspector shows up, every second counts. Soundtrace puts your complete compliance records at your fingertips - audiometric history, noise monitoring data, training records, hearing change notifications, and 300 Log documentation - all searchable and exportable in seconds.

One-click OSHA report generation
Complete employee audiometric histories
Noise monitoring & calibration records
Training completion documentation

30-Year Record Retention

0+years automatic retention

Workers' comp claims for noise-induced hearing loss can surface decades after exposure. Soundtrace automatically retains every audiogram, baseline, and hearing change record for 30+ years in encrypted cloud storage - without anyone manually managing a thing.

Automatic long-term archival
Versioned record history
Zero manual maintenance
Survives staff turnover & office moves

Eliminate Paper & Spreadsheet Chaos

0%digital from day one

Paper audiograms get lost. Spreadsheets have version control nightmares. PDF scans aren't searchable. Soundtrace digitizes everything from the moment of capture - every audiogram is automatically stored, indexed by employee, and linked to their complete hearing conservation history.

Digital-first from capture
Searchable by employee, date, or result
No transcription errors
Automatic data validation

Multi-Site Centralized Dashboard

0+HRIS integrations supported

Managing recordkeeping across 5, 50, or 500 locations from a single dashboard. Compare compliance rates across sites, identify gaps before they become violations, and standardize your program nationwide. Integrate with 40+ HRIS systems via API or SFTP to automate roster management - employees are added, updated, and offboarded automatically.

Soundtrace multi-site compliance dashboard showing real-time location tracking and compliance rates
Real-time compliance tracking
Site-by-site comparison
Automated HRIS roster sync
Centralized reporting

How It Works

From Test to Audit-Ready in Seconds

No manual entry. No paper trail. Every record is captured, secured, analyzed, and export-ready the moment it's created.

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Automatic Capture

Instant

Every test digitally captured - no manual entry, no paper, no errors

Every audiometric test, fit test, and noise measurement is digitally captured the moment it happens. No manual data entry, no paper forms, no transcription errors.
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Encrypted Storage

Always on

HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2 certified cloud with versioned backups

Records are immediately encrypted and stored in HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2 Type II certified cloud infrastructure.
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Change Alerts

Real-time

Automatic STS detection, age correction, and 300 Log determination

The platform automatically detects meaningful hearing changes, applies age adjustments, and determines whether they need to be recorded on your OSHA injury log.
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Audit-Ready Export

On demand

One-click OSHA reports with full data provenance and chain of custody

Generate OSHA-compliant reports with one click. Export individual employee histories or site-wide compliance summaries.
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Platform Details

How Soundtrace Keeps Your Hearing Conservation Records Audit-Ready

Centralized Employee Records

Every audiogram, STS flag, HPD assignment, training completion, and noise exposure record is tied to the individual employee — searchable, exportable, and stored for the OSHA-required retention period automatically.

Automatic STS Detection and Notification

Soundtrace compares each new audiogram against the employee’s baseline, applies age correction per Appendix F, and flags standard threshold shifts automatically — with the required 21-day notification clock built in.

OSHA 300 Log Support

When a work-related STS may require an OSHA 300 log entry, Soundtrace flags the case and provides the underlying audiogram documentation your team needs to make the recordability determination — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Multi-Site Visibility

For EHS teams managing hearing conservation across multiple facilities, Soundtrace provides a unified dashboard showing program status by site — which locations have overdue audiograms, which employees have unresolved STS flags, and where HPD compliance is lagging.

OSHA Requirements

Your Compliance Checklist

Every record OSHA requires under 29 CFR 1910.95 - automatically captured and maintained by Soundtrace.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 Compliance
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Noise exposure measurements29 CFR 1910.95(d)
Audiometric test records (baseline + annual)29 CFR 1910.95(m)
Audiologist/physician name & test dates29 CFR 1910.95(m)(3)
Employee notification records29 CFR 1910.95(m)(4)
Hearing protector fit & attenuation data29 CFR 1910.95(m)(3)(iv)
Hearing change determinations & 300 Log entries29 CFR 1904.10
Training completion documentation29 CFR 1910.95(k)
Calibration records for instruments29 CFR 1910.95(d)(2)

Soundtrace automatically handles all 8 recordkeeping requirements

Zero manual data entry required

Top Concerns

Questions We Hear From Every EHS Team

Switching recordkeeping systems is a big decision. Here are the concerns that come up most - and honest answers.

How secure is our audiometric data?

Soundtrace is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 encryption. We maintain strict access controls with role-based permissions, complete audit trails, and regular third-party security assessments through our partnership with Vanta.

SOC 2 Type IIHIPAA CompliantAES-256

We have years of paper records. Can we migrate?

Absolutely. We handle the entire migration process - importing historical audiograms, baseline records, and employee data from paper files, PDFs, spreadsheets, or your previous provider's system. Your complete history carries over so there's no gap in your compliance documentation.

Paper → DigitalFull History Import2-4 Week Setup

Does it integrate with our existing EHS and HR systems?

Soundtrace is designed to work alongside your existing safety management and HR systems. We integrate with 40+ HRIS platforms via API or SFTP to automate roster management - employees are added, updated, and offboarded in real time without manual data entry. We also provide data export capabilities compatible with major EHS platforms like SAP EHS, Cority, and Intelex, and our API supports custom integrations for enterprise clients.

40+ HRIS IntegrationsAPI & SFTPSAP / Cority / IntelexAutomated Roster Sync

Common Questions

Recordkeeping FAQ

Detailed answers about OSHA recordkeeping requirements, data security, and the Soundtrace platform.

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OSHA Compliance

What specific records does OSHA require for hearing conservation?

Under 29 CFR 1910.95, OSHA requires you to maintain noise exposure measurements, audiometric test records (including baseline and annual audiograms), the audiologist or physician's name and date for each test, employee notification records, and documentation of hearing protector fit and attenuation. Soundtrace captures and organizes all of these automatically as part of normal program operations.
OSHA Compliance

How does Soundtrace handle OSHA 300 Log recordability determinations?

When a hearing change is detected, the platform walks you through the recordability analysis step by step. It applies OSHA's age correction tables (if elected), checks whether the shift is persistent or temporary, and documents the work-relatedness determination. If the change is recordable, it generates the 300 Log entry data you need. The entire decision chain is documented for audit purposes.
OSHA Compliance

How long are we legally required to keep audiometric records?

OSHA requires retention for the duration of employment. However, we strongly recommend - and Soundtrace automatically maintains - records for at least 30 years beyond employment. Workers' comp claims for noise-induced hearing loss routinely surface 10, 20, even 30 years after exposure. Having that complete audiometric history is often the difference between a defensible position and a six-figure settlement.
OSHA Compliance

What noise monitoring records do we need to maintain?

OSHA requires documentation of your noise monitoring methodology, the instruments used (with calibration records), measurement results by area and job classification, and employee exposure determinations. Soundtrace's integrated noise monitoring automatically logs all of this with timestamps, GPS coordinates, and calibration verification - far more detail than most paper-based programs capture.
OSHA Compliance

Do we need to keep records of hearing protection fit testing?

While OSHA doesn't explicitly mandate fit testing records under 1910.95, best practice - and increasingly, legal precedent - demands it. Documenting each employee's actual measured protection proves you verified their hearing protection was adequate, not just available. Soundtrace records every fit test result, the protector used, and the measured protection level, creating a defensible record that box ratings alone can't provide.
Data & Security

Is Soundtrace HIPAA compliant?

Yes. Audiometric data is protected health information under HIPAA, and we treat it accordingly. Soundtrace maintains a comprehensive HIPAA compliance program including encrypted storage, access controls, audit logging, business associate agreements, and regular risk assessments. We also navigate the intersection of HIPAA privacy rules and OSHA's employer access requirements - so you stay compliant with both.
Data & Security

What happens to our data if we ever leave Soundtrace?

Your data belongs to you, period. If you ever decide to move to a different platform, we provide a complete data export in standard formats - every audiogram, every test result, every record. There's no vendor lock-in and no hostage data. We also maintain records per our retention policy even after contract termination, so nothing falls through the cracks during a transition.
Data & Security

Who at our company can access audiometric records?

Soundtrace uses role-based access controls that mirror OSHA and HIPAA requirements. Your program administrator sets permissions by role - technicians see what they need for testing, site managers see compliance dashboards, and corporate EHS sees the full picture. Individual audiometric results are restricted to authorized personnel only, with every access logged for audit purposes.
Migration & Setup

How do you import our existing paper or PDF audiograms?

We handle the heavy lifting. Our onboarding team digitizes your historical records - whether they're paper audiograms in a filing cabinet, scanned PDFs, or exports from your van provider's system. Each record is validated, indexed to the correct employee, and linked to their complete history. Most clients' historical data is fully migrated within the first two weeks of onboarding.
Migration & Setup

We use a mobile van provider - can we switch mid-year?

Yes, and it's more common than you'd think. We import your year-to-date audiograms so there's no gap in your annual testing cycle. Employees who were already tested this year don't need retesting, and employees who haven't been tested yet simply get tested on your Soundtrace system. The compliance record remains continuous and audit-ready.
Platform Features

Can we track compliance rates across multiple sites in real time?

That's one of the platform's strongest capabilities. Your dashboard shows testing completion rates, upcoming due dates, overdue employees, STS trends, and compliance status for every site - updated in real time. You can drill down to individual locations or zoom out to see your entire organization at a glance.
Platform Features

Does Soundtrace generate the reports we need for OSHA inspections?

Yes - and they're designed specifically for what inspectors ask for. You can generate individual employee audiometric histories, site-wide compliance summaries, noise exposure reports, training completion records, and STS/300 Log documentation. Every report includes timestamps, data provenance, and the audit trail that demonstrates your program's integrity.

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See how Soundtrace's hearing conservation software can replace your filing cabinets, spreadsheets, and audit stress with a single compliance platform.