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    Tool Box Talk #12: Noise at Work

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    Exposure to excessive noise over time can lead to permanent hearing loss and other issues like irritability and loss of concentration. The Noise at Work Regulations require prevention of noise issues. If workers cannot hear each other speak without shouting from 2 meters away, action is required. Noise measurements must be taken if above 85 dB(A) and the owner must take steps to reduce the noise level, such as changing equipment or adding enclosures. Hearing protection must be provided and worn if noise is above 90 dB(A). Proper hearing protection fitting and maintenance is important to prevent hearing damage.

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    Exposure to excessive noise over time can lead to permanent hearing loss and other issues like irritability and loss of concentration. The Noise at Work Regulations require prevention of noise issues. If workers cannot hear each other speak without shouting from 2 meters away, action is required. Noise measurements must be taken if above 85 dB(A) and the owner must take steps to reduce the noise level, such as changing equipment or adding enclosures. Hearing protection must be provided and worn if noise is above 90 dB(A). Proper hearing protection fitting and maintenance is important to prevent hearing damage.

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    Exposure to excessive noise over time can lead to permanent hearing loss and other issues like irritability and loss of concentration. The Noise at Work Regulations require prevention of noise issues. If workers cannot hear each other speak without shouting from 2 meters away, action is required. Noise measurements must be taken if above 85 dB(A) and the owner must take steps to reduce the noise level, such as changing equipment or adding enclosures. Hearing protection must be provided and worn if noise is above 90 dB(A). Proper hearing protection fitting and maintenance is important to prevent hearing damage.

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    TOOL BOX TALK #12

    NOISE AT WORK

    Building site plant and operations are often very noisy. Exposure
    to excessive noise can, over a period of time lead to permanent
    hearing loss. In addition, noise is very wearing on the nerves and
    can cause irritability and loss of concentration leading to
    mistakes and accidents.
    The delicate mechanism in our ears wears out gradually as we
    get older. Loud noise wears it out more quickly, leading to
    premature deafness. There is no cure. Prevention is required by
    The Noise at Work Regulations.
    What to do about Noise
    1. Stand 2 meters away from your mate and try talking. If you cannot hear each other without shouting,
    action is required by the Regulations.
    2. Action Level One. Noise measurements with a special instrument must be taken. This reads in decibels
    dB(A). 85 dB(A) is the maximum you are allowed to hear all day.
    3. The owner of the noisy plant must take steps to
    reduce the reading to below 85 dB(A). This could
    be by – changing to a quieter machine, moving it
    further away, having it properly serviced, placing it
    inside an acoustic enclosure. Etc.
    4. If, after doing all that is reasonably practical, the
    noise is still above 85 dB(A) you can ask
    for hearing protection (earplugs, muffs etc.) so
    that the noise you actually hear is below 85 dB(A).
    5. Action Level Two. If the noise is still above 90
    dB(A) the hearing protection must be provided and
    you must wear it.
    6. Hearing protection must be suitable and a good
    fit. Ear defenders to BS 6444 will usually be
    adequate
    7. Ear Plugs (Bilsom Dams) should be used once only and then discarded. Cotton
    Wool is totally ineffective as a noise protector.
    8. Wash hands before touching and inserting ear plugs and do not use if you have an
    ear infection – tell your supervisor. KEEP EAR DEFENDERS CLEAN.
    9. Owners of noisy plant may declare immediate surroundings to be and EAR
    PROTECTION ZONE AND erect warning signs. Ear protection must be worn
    continually in this zone. If you need to communicate with your mate more than by
    hand signals, step outside the first zone.
    10. Remember your duty to ‘comply and co-operate’ and also take care of PPE.

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