LIFE NEEDS SOUND NOISE AT WORK 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 afgect our safety at work. • Exposure to high levels of noise may lead to hearing loss and other harmful health efgects 01
WHAT IS NOISE 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 02
HEARING LOSS 03
WORKERS MUST…. 04
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT IS NOISY 05
HEARING PROTECTION • Does not stop noise • Reduces the noise level entering the ear • Only works if used and maintained correctly 06
HEARING PROTECTION Zero reduction Zero reduction Reduction in Noise in Noise in Noise 07
HEARING PROTECTION No noise reduction 08
FITTING TIPS - ROLL-DOWN FOAM EARPLUGS ROLL - entire earplug into a crease-free cylinder 1 PULL BACK - pinna by reaching over head with free hand, gently pull 2 top of ear up and out INSERT - earplug well into ear canal and hold until it fully expands 3 09
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. 10
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. 11
FITTING TIPS - EARMUFF INSTRUCTIONS 1 - Place earcups over each outer ear 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 12
SIGNAGE • Where noisy areas have been identifjed • Signage should be in place to warn everyone of the dangers 13
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