safety 1 st course objectives occupational noise exposure what is it? monitoring requirements ...
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Course Objectives
Occupational Noise ExposureWhat is it?
Monitoring RequirementsNoise Levels
Dosimeter TypesEar AnatomyNoise MakersPotential High Hazard Areas
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Course Objectives
Audiometric TestingTypes of AudiogramsAudio EvaluationsHearing Protectors
Requirements & TypesTrainingRecordkeeping
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Occupational Noise Exposure
Noise, or unwanted sound, is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems.
By-product of many industrial processes.Sound consists of pressure changes in a
medium (usually air) caused by vibration or turbulence.
Pressure changes produce waves emanating away from the turbulent or vibrating source.
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Occupational Noise Exposure
High level exposure causes hearing loss and may cause other harmful health effects.
Extent of damage depends on intensity of noise and duration of exposure.
Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent.
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Monitoring
Required program to monitor employees if exposure is at or above 85 decibels (dB) averaged over 8 working hours or an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA).Repeat monitoring is required when
changes in production, process or controls increase the noise exposure.
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Monitoring
Employees are entitled to observe monitoring procedures.
Employees must be notified of the results of monitoring.
Monitoring methods are left to the discretion of the employer.
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Monitoring
Instruments must be carefully checked or calibrated.
Employers have the duty to ensure measuring instruments are properly calibrated.
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Dosimeter Types
Noise DosimeterAnalog Sound
Level
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Dosimeter Types
Digital Sound
Level Meter
Digital Sound
Level Meter
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Dosimeter types
Sound Level
DataLogger
Integrating Sound
Level Meter
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Ear Anatomy
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Potential High Hazard Areas
Print ShopsBoiler RoomsMotor PoolsLaundry AreasKitchen areasExposure To High Speed Hand ToolsAircraft’sMaintenance Shops
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Audiometric Testing
The employer shall establish and maintain an Audiometric testing program.
Elements include:Baseline audiogramsAnnual audiogramsTraining Follow-up procedures
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Audiometric TestingTesting is at no cost to all employees
who are exposed to an action level of 85 dB or above, measured as an 8-hour TWA.
Follow-up testing should indicate whether the employer’s hearing conservation program is preventing hearing loss.A licensed or certified audiologist, an
otolaryngologist or a physician must be responsible for the program.
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Audiometric Testing
Professionals and trained technicians may conduct audiometric testing.
The professional in charge does not have to be present when technicians conduct the test.
Employee referralsTest results are questionable.Problems of a medical nature are
suspected.
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Types of Audiograms
BaselineReference audiogram against which
future audiograms are compared.Provided within six months of
employees first exposure.» There are exceptions to the six
month time frame...
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Types of Audiograms
Annual TestingWithin one year of the baseline and
annual to identify possible deterioration of hearing ability.
To initiate protective follow-up measures if hearing loss is progressing.
To determine if a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) has occurred .
Tests must be conducted in rooms meeting ANSI specifications of SC-1969
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Audiogram Evaluation
If an STS is identified, employees must be fitted or refitted with adequate hearing protectors.
Employees must be notified within 21 days from the time the determination is made.
Some employees may need to be referred for further testing.If they have an ear problem of a medical
nature.If problem is thought to be caused or
aggravated by wearing hearing protectors
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Audiogram Evaluation
If STS identified on previous audiogram is not persistent, employees whose exposure to noise is < a TWA of 90dB may discontinue wearing hearing protectors.
An annual audiogram may be substituted for the original baseline audiogram, if...
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Hearing Protectors
Must be available to employees exposed to 8-hour TWA or 85dB or above.
Hearing protectors must be worn by:Employees exceeding 6 months
from the first time they are exposed.
Employees who have incurred standard threshold shifts, and
A PEL of 90 dB over an 8-hour TWA.
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Hearing Protectors
Employees should decide which size and type protector is most suitable for their working environment.
Hearing protectors must adequately reduce the severity of the noise level for each employee’s work environment.
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Hearing Protectors
If workplace noise levels increase, employees must be given more effective protectors.The protector must reduce the
employee exposure to at least 90 dB and to 85 dB when an STS already has occurred.
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Types of Hearing Protection
Most Common TypesEar MuffCanal CapEar Plug
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Ear Muff Excellent attenuation
at low and high frequencies.
Comfortable for continuous use.
Designed for maximum attenuation in severe noise environment
Simple height adjustment without projecting parts
NRR around 27 dB
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Canal Cap The SWIVEL insures
alignment to your ear canal for maximum comfort.
Blocks noise at outer ear passage.
No plugs or foreign objects in ear canal
Weighs only 1-1/2 oz NRR18 dB - overhead,
NRR17 dB - behind head or under chin
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Ear Plug
Very lightweight and soft
Very inexpensive Form fitting in the
ear canal One size fits most
ear canal sizes Disposable - one
time use NRR of 21dB
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Ultra-Fit Ear Plug
Many of the same attributes as the disposable, except:Made from a
polymer material instead of foam
Much more expensive
Durable and long lasting
NRR 21dB
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Training
Employees exposed to TWAs of 85 dB and above must be trained at least annually in:The effects of noise.The purpose, advantages and
disadvantages of various types of hearing protectors.
The selection, fit and care of protectors, and,
The purpose and procedures of audiometric testing.
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Recordkeeping
Noise exposure measurements must be kept for 2 years.
Record of audiometric test results must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Audiometric test records must include:Name and job of employee.The date.The examiner’s name.
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Recordkeeping
The date of the last acoustic or exhaustive calibration.
Measurements of the background sound pressure levels in audiometric test rooms.
The employee’s most recent noise exposure measurement.
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