NOISE MEASUREMENT and CONTROL HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM 1 28 Jan 2013.

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NOISE MEASUREMENT and CONTROL HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM 1 28 Jan 2013

Learning Objectives 1. Define hazardous noise re: military service regulations 2. State the purposes of noise surveys 3. Identify noise measurement equipment 4. Explain the major methods of measuring noise 2

Hazardous Noise Levels Noise Level – dBAExposure Time 858 hours 884 hours 912 hours 941 hour 9730 min min min Time person can be exposed without hearing protection before there is damage to the ear Re: DODINST Exchange Rate = 3 dB 3

What Matters Most … l LELEV Rustle of leaves15 Soft whisper30 Normal conversation55 Bird singing60 Vacuum cleaner70 Normal street traffic75 Alarm clock ringing80 Heavy city traffic92 Punch press100 Steel plate falling105 Hard rock music110 Jet passing overhead115 Jack hammer120 Jet plane taking off150 So Exposure Time 85 dBA8 hrs 884 hrs 912 hrs 941 hr 9730 mins mins 1037 mins, 30 secs 106~ 3 mins, 45 secs 109~ 1 min, 45 sec 112~ 1 min 115~ 30 secs 118~ 15 secs 121~ 7.5 secs 124~ 3 secs 127~ 1 sec DURATION OF EXPOSURE TYPICAL NOISE LEVELS dBA 4

Noise Hazard Evaluation “Noise Survey” Details later about each of these purposes 1. Identify sources of hazardous noise re: equipment, areas, operations 2. Determine if engineering controls can reduce or eliminate noise hazards 3. Identify and label noise hazards 4. Recommend enrollment of personnel in the HCP 5

Responsibility for Noise Surveys 1. Industrial Hygienists (IH) have primary responsibility 2. Audiologists 3. Trained technicians under IH supervision OHC Technician is NOT directly responsible for noise evaluation and control 6

Noise Measurement Equipment Sound Level Meters (SLM) screen environmental areas or spaces for noise hazards Dosimeters measure average noise levels an individual worker is exposed to over 8 hours Octave Band Analyzers measure intensity of specific ranges or bands of frequencies in equipment noise 7

Sound Level Meter (SLM) Facts TYPE 1 Precision SLM Very expensive Very accurate + 1 dB Used for octave band measurements, audiometer calibration, sound booth certification TYPE 2 General purpose in field Less expensive – “rugged” Accurate + 2 dB Used for screening and environmental samples Two types – Both can be used in HCP 8

SLM Weighting Scales C Scale: almost all frequencies are measured A Scale: reduces intensity in low frequencies to reflect human hearing sensitivity If dBC value > dBA value = noise has significant low frequency component 9

Octave Band Analyzer Facts 1.Measures SPL intensity of sound in specific frequency ranges 2.Provides guidance on engineering solutions for noise control 3.Available as part of SLM or as a filtering attachment 4. Used to calibrate audiometers and certify sound booths 10

Dosimeter – Dosimetry Facts Measures Time Weighted Average average dBA exposure projected over 8 hrs accounts for noisy and quiet periods Only reliable method for determining noise dose of individual employees Dosimeter worn by employee various sampling methods 11

Step 1: Identify Sources of Hazardous Noise A. Hazardous Noise is ≥ 85dBA or ≥ 140 dB Peak B. Identify primary noise sources by : C. Identify ototoxins increasing susceptibility to NIHL : heavy metals, organic solvents, asphyxiants, and drugs Screeningcontinuous, intermittent, impulse Mappingnoise levels within area Time studiesby location and operations Dosimetryworkers’ TWA exposures Octave band analysisspecific frequencies 12

Step 2: Engineering Controls A. Defined as controlling noise at the source, blocking the path to receiver or making a change to procedure or process. B. Primary means of protecting personnel from hazardous noise C. Engineering control study is mandated where workers are exposed to noise > 100 dBA for ≥ 4 consecutive hours D. Engineering controls include any or a combination of approaches 13

Engineering Controls 14

Engineering Controls 15

Engineering Controls 16

Step 3: Label Noise Hazards Signs and labels inform workers when it is necessary to wear hearing protection Signs are placed on doors only if entire space is noise hazardous Exception: no labels on combat equipment and tactical vehicles 17

Step 4: Recommend Enrollment of Personnel in the HCP A. Enrollment criteria based on ≥ 85dBA TWA B. Absence of noise data does not prevent HCP enrollment C. HPD use required in identified hazardous noise areas regardless of worker enrollment in HCP D. Administrative Controls are used to limit exposure time by rotating, removing, substituting workers 18

Personal Noise Controls 19

Hearing Protection Requirements Use of single HPD at noise levels ≥ 85 dBA continuous sound ≥ 140 dBP impulse/impact sound Use of double HPD at noise levels > 96 dBA continuous sound 20

Summary The HCP begins with noise measurement and IDENTIFICATION of noise hazards. Measure & Identify Engineer & Control HPD 21

Screaming DI (100dB) M-16 ( dB ) Explosions/IED’s (180 dB+) Aircraft Launch (170 dB+) 22