Hearing Conservation. 8.12.1 Employees exposed to noise from machinery including lawn mowers will be provided with the appropriate grade of hearing protectors.
Hearing Conservation. 1. Employees shall use their best efforts to schedule their annual Hearing Conservation Screening in conjunction with their annual FAA Medical Examination.
Hearing Conservation. The Department and the Union shall work to develop a hearing conservation program for the benefit of all members of the service. Discussions about such a program shall be conducted in meetings of the Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committee. The purpose of the discussions shall be to develop criteria to identify work-related hazards and measures to xxxxx or eliminate any such hazards. Another objective of the program shall be to develop a protocol intended to educate members of the Department about work-related hearing problems.
Hearing Conservation i. A Company and a certified worker JHSC representative shall continue the established practice of annual noise mapping of the facility.
Hearing Conservation. The Contractor shall identify and assess through Health Risk Assessments (HRA) those tasks and areas where Noise Levels could result in Noise Induced Hearing Loss. The contractor shall reduce noise exposure to As Low As Reasonably Practicable. The Contractor shall do maintenance to keep Noise Levels in line with the equipment design criteria. Peak Noise Levels in the workplace shall be kept below 140dB(C) (this value applies irrespective of the duration of the exposure or the use of hearing protection). Exposure of personnel to noise shall be kept below 85dB(A) for an eight-hour Noise Dose. When hearing protection or procedural controls are used to maintain exposure below 85dB(A) for an eight-hour Noise Dose, the following shall be undertaken: Contract nr. PT50890 • Establish hearing protection zones based on a Noise Contour of 85dB(A) and identify them with marking/signage. • When portable equipment is the source of the noise use location drawings, equipment marking or other controls to identify hearing protection zones. • Train personnel who enter hearing protection zones about noise hazards, describe: • how to identify areas where hearing protection is required; • the correct use and maintenance of hearing protection; • the effect of noise on hearing; and •
Hearing Conservation. Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Depending on the particular worksite, workers may be exposed to excessive noise levels from both operating and construction equipment. All employers are responsible for protecting their workers from the potentially harmful effects of excessive noise. Workers must not be exposed to noise levels above those stated in the regulations. When possible, engineering controls such as equipment isolation, enclosure or insulation shall be implemented to reduce the amount of noise generated by equipment. When engineering controls are not adequate or practical, administrative controls involving worker rotation and reducingthe amount of time that workers are exposed may be implemented. Personal Protective Equipment including ear muffs, inserted and similar devices with suitable noise attenuation ratings shall be implemented. All Company personnel exposed to 85 dBA as an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) shall be enrolled in the Contractor Company’s Hearing Conservation Program. This Program is incorporated as part of the Contractor Company’s overall Health and Safety Program.
Hearing Conservation. 11.2.7.1. The City will develop a hearing conservation audiometric testing program and through a designated provider will include mandatory baseline and annual audiometric exams performed consistent with the guidelines stated in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.
Hearing Conservation. Exam Components: Obtain baseline audiogram from OHP Audiometry Calculation of Significant Threshold Shift ►If (+STS): Determine OSHA recordability ►If (+STS): Physician or CAOHC certified staff must take a brief otologic history, and document current use of hearing protection ►If (+STS) or symptoms referable to the ear: Physician or CAOHC certified staff must do otologic exam Required Forms: Protocol Sheet Medical Examiner's Note Employee Medical Results form CPG: See pages 2-8 and 20-21 in the Periodic & Mobile CPG
Hearing Conservation. The Contractor shall identify and assess through Health Risk Assessments (HRA) those tasks and areas where Noise Levels could result in Noise Induced Hearing Loss. The contractor shall reduce noise exposure to As Low As Reasonably Practicable. The Contractor shall do maintenance to keep Noise Levels in line with the equipment design criteria. Peak Noise Levels in the workplace shall be kept below 140dB(C) (this value applies irrespective of the duration of the exposure or the use of hearing protection). Exposure of personnel to noise shall be kept below 85dB(A) for an eight-hour Noise Dose. When hearing protection or procedural controls are used to maintain exposure below 85dB(A) for an eight-hour Noise Dose, the following shall be undertaken: Contract nr. PT50890 • Establish hearing protection zones based on a Noise Contour of 85dB(A) and identify them with marking/signage. • When portable equipment is the source of the noise use location drawings, equipment marking or other controls to identify hearing protection zones. • Train personnel who enter hearing protection zones about noise hazards, describe: • how to identify areas where hearing protection is required; • the correct use and maintenance of hearing protection; • the effect of noise on hearing; and • how to prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss. The contractor shall select hearing protection that fits, and reduces exposure of personnel below 85dB(A) for an eight-hour Noise Dose. The contractor shall provide medical surveillance (Audiometry) and verify personnel are tested at the times and frequency specified by the HRA. Hearing protection shall be provided to everyone who may enter identified hearing protection zones. Personnel shall be instructed to wear hearing protection at all times when entering or working in an identified hearing protection zone and verify use. Contractor shall update noise assessments when equipment or conditions change in a way that may increase the exposure of personnel to noise (in line with the HRA process). Contract nr. PT50890
