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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

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NOISE AT WORK

LIFE NEEDS SOUND

AWARENESS SESSION FOR WORKERS

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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

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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

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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

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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 identifjed
  • Signage should be in place to warn everyone of the dangers

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