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The Noise at Work Regulations 1989

Exposure to noise Associated hazards. Annoyance and irritationAffects concentration and efficiencyFatigue and proneness to accidentsInability to hear other sounds, instructions and warnings. Exposure to noise Associated hazards. Short exposure:can lead to temporary hearing lossRegular exposu

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The Noise at Work Regulations 1989

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    1. The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 Sources of noise: hammering riveting cartridge-operated tools drilling: a) hand drills b) pneumatic drills industrial machinery engine-driven plant

    2. Exposure to noise Associated hazards Annoyance and irritation Affects concentration and efficiency Fatigue and proneness to accidents Inability to hear other sounds, instructions and warnings

    3. Exposure to noise Associated hazards Short exposure: can lead to temporary hearing loss Regular exposure: damage to inner ear permanent loss of hearing Note: Occupational deafness is a reportable disease

    4. Noise exposure levels Three levels of daily personal exposure: First action level = 85 dB(A) (You have to shout to be heard at 2 metres)

    5. Noise exposure levels Second action level = 90 dB(A) (You have to shout to be heard at 1 metre) Third action level = 140 dB(A) (The noise level produced by some cartridge tools)

    6. Noise First action level Employers must: arrange noise assessment to identify who is at risk make ear protection available if requested reduce noise to lowest practicable level set up and keep records provide information and training on risk of damage to ears, use of ear protectors, etc.

    7. Noise Second action level Employers must: set up a control programme create ear protection zones provide and maintain ear protection ensure ear protection is worn by anyone entering ear protection zone

    8. Noise Employees must: use ear protectors or other hearing protection measures provided report any defects in the hearing protection measures provided to employer

    9. Noise Remember the general duty of employees: co-operation with employer compliance with the law and employer’s safe systems proper and correct use of safety equipment

    10. Types of ear protection Disposable ear plugs: correct insertion essential not re-usable handle only with clean hands Re-usable ear plugs: need regular and careful washing supply and fitting by trained person may need different sizes for each ear dirt can cause ear irritation

    11. Types of ear protection Ear defenders: must be correct type for job will not be effective if damaged or worn out must fit correctly – headband not too tight or too loose facial hair or spectacles may cause problems

    12. Mandatory warning sign White symbol on a circular blue background with white lettering below the symbol

    13. Noise Levels

    14. Vibration Hand-arm vibration (HAVS): chainsaws hand-held rotary tools: a) grinding b) sanding c) polishing Whole body vibration: ride-on plant operators

    15. Vibration Hand-held percussive tools: metal work riveting chipping hammering demolition pneumatic drills electric hammer drills

    16. Vibration Affects: blood vessels some nerves muscles and tendons possibly other body organs

    17. Vibration ‘Vibration white finger’ is a reportable disease Use of anti-vibration handles, etc. Other preventative measures include: keep your hands warm and dry avoid tensing hand and arm muscles break up the job into ‘short bursts’

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