1926.101—Hearing protection.
        
        (a) 
         Wherever it is not feasible to reduce the noise levels or duration of exposures to those specified in Table D-2, Permissible Noise Exposures, in  § 1926.52, ear protective devices shall be provided and used.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         Ear protective devices inserted in the ear shall be fitted or determined individually by competent persons.