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The document outlines the risks of noise exposure, emphasizing that noise levels above 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss, which is often irreversible. It discusses the effects of noise on the human body, types of hearing protectors, and the importance of audiometric testing for employees exposed to excessive noise. Proper use of hearing protection and regular testing are essential for preventing hearing damage.

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BZIHP ITM-06 Hearing_Protection_ENG [Compatibility Mode]

The document outlines the risks of noise exposure, emphasizing that noise levels above 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss, which is often irreversible. It discusses the effects of noise on the human body, types of hearing protectors, and the importance of audiometric testing for employees exposed to excessive noise. Proper use of hearing protection and regular testing are essential for preventing hearing damage.

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Internal Training Module (ITM 06)

Hearing Protection (PCA)


When is Noise Too Loud?

Noise is measured in units called “decibels” or “dB”


If two people 3 feet apart must shout to be heard, the
background noise is too loud (above 85 decibels).
Noise above 140 decibels causes pain and immediate
hearing loss.
Hearing loss is the most common human disability: one
person in 10 is directly affected. Hearing loss is often
ignored because there are no visible effects, it usually
develops over a long period of time, and, except in very
rare cases, there is no pain.

What does occur is a progressive loss of communication,


socialization, and responsiveness to the environment.
The Hearing System
Effects of noise to inner ear

Hair cells in inner ear transmit noise signals to the brain

Normal hair cells Noise-damaged hair cells


Daily Allowable Exposure Times to Noise
NR-15/NIOSH
Effects of noise in the Human Body

Human Body reacts to noise when its level


reaches or exceeds 70 dB. The main problem
with noise is that its effects are not
immediate.

THERE IS NO CURE OR TREATMENT.


DAMAGE IS IRREVERSIBLE.
Impacts to Human Body

Widen pupils
Concentration of blood vessels
Tachycardia - rapid heart rate
Muscular contraction
Increasing production of adrenaline
Unstable menstrual cycle
Sexual impairment - Man/Woman
Ringing in the ear
Consequences

Problems with communication


Loss of concentration
Fatigue
Nerves
Hearing Disorders

Accoustic Noise Trauma: caused by an acute or


rapid onset and therefore occurs quickly.

Temporary Hearing Loss: caused by intensive


noise for short periods of time.

Total Hearing Loss: caused by long term and


frequent exposure to high noise. Irreversible,
cells are destroyed.
Diseases related to noise induced hearing loss

Ringing: sound like a whistle or ring in the ear; very common.

Hyper-auditory hearing: hypersensitive hearing. Normal sound


levels are painful, less common.

Memiere’s disease: affects vestibular system of inner ear. Affects


movement and balance.
Types of Ear Protectors

Ear Muff

• Efficient.
• Comfortable.
• Durable. Disposable ear plugs
Types of Ear Protectors - Reusable ear plugs

May be reused, as long as it is properly cleaned.


Correct use of Hearing
Protectors

EAR MUFFS
Adjust the cups

Ensure that seal


is satisfactory

Remove the excess of hair


Correct use of Hearing Protectors
EAR PLUGS

Using the index


finger keep it in that
position until it has
expanded.
With clean hands,
squeeze and roll Pull the ears
the protector upwards and insert
the protector
Inserting Foam Earplugs

Earplug incorrectly inserted Earplug correctly inserted


Noise Reduction of Hearing Protection

The “noise reduction rating” or “NRR”


of hearing protection is measured in
decibels. Noise Reduction of Hearing
Protection The NRR is found on
the earmuff or earplug package. The
higher the number, the greater the
protection.
Wearing PPE is the best way for hearing
loss prevention.

Do you prefer wearing this? Or this ones?

It is up to you:
What is Audiometric Testing?

“Audiometric testing” is the same


thing as hearing tests.
It is done by trained technicians to
detect any hearing loss.
Audiometric testing is required by
NR-09 for any employees exposed to
excessive noise.
Audiometric Testing

Audiometric testing results can be


used to check the following:
If the hearing protection in use is
adequate, If there is a change in
noise exposure, If there is a medical
condition of the ear unrelated to
noise exposure.
How Does Audiometric Testing Work?

When you are first hired, a baseline


test is taken.
The testing is repeated How Does
Audiometric Testing Work? every year
after that and compared to the
baseline test result. If a hearing loss
is detected, you will be referred to a
doctor or audiologist.

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