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NOISE AT WORK
LIFE NEEDS SOUND
AWARENESS SESSION FOR WORKERS
WHAT IS NOISE
• Noise is all around us – at home, at leisure and at work
• If noise is too loud and we are exposed for too long it can damage our hearing and affect our safety at work.
• Exposure to high levels of noise may lead to hearing loss and other harmful health effects
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WHAT IS NOISE
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When noise gets loud enough
— It is unpleasant
— It is distracting
— It is tiring & stressful
— Higher levels / long exposure can cause permanent hearing damage
— 85dB(a) Noise Action Level
HEARING LOSS
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WORKERS MUST….
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HOW DO I KNOW IF IT IS NOISY
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HEARING PROTECTION
• Does not stop noise
• Reduces the noise level entering the ear
• Only works if used and maintained correctly
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HEARING PROTECTION
Zero reduction in Noise
Zero reduction in Noise
Reduction in Noise
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HEARING PROTECTION
No noise reduction
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FITTING TIPS - ROLL-DOWN FOAM EARPLUGS
ROLL - entire earplug into a crease-free cylinder
PULL BACK - pinna by reaching over head with free hand, gently pull top of ear up and out
INSERT - earplug well into ear canal and hold until it fully expands
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FITTING TIPS - MULTIPLE-USE EARPLUGS
REACH - While holding the stem, reach hand overhead and gently pull top of ear up and back.
INSERT - Insert earplug so all flanges are well inside the ear canal.FIT - If properly fitted, only the stem of the earplugs should be visible to someone looking at you from the front.
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FITTING TIPS - VISUAL + ACOUSTICAL CHECKS
VISUAL CHECK - The earplug should sit well inside the ear canal and not stick out.
ACOUSTICAL CHECK - Cup hands over ears and release. Earplugs should block enough noise so that covering your ears with hands should not result in a significant noise difference.
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FITTING TIPS - EARMUFF INSTRUCTIONS
2 - Adjust the headband by sliding the headband up or down at the attachment buttons
3 - The ear cushions should seal firmly against the head
1 - Place earcups over each outer ear
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SIGNAGE
• Where noisy areas have been identified
• Signage should be in place to warn everyone of the dangers
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