Top 3 Ways to Assess and Reduce Hearing Loss in the Workplace
- Access the Risks
Do a walk-through of your workplace to identifying areas with high noise levels
Map out the noise sources
- Assess the level of noise to which workers are exposed:
Measure area noise level with a sound level meter
Measure personal exposure with a dosimeter wore by the worker
Measure Frequency by hiring a professional Noise Consultant
- Reduce the Risks
Noise exposure can be reduced through job rotation, decreasing the time spent in noisy areas
If possible, eliminate noise at the source. When noise can't be reduced to safe levels, properly fit affected workers with earplugs or/and noise-blocking earmuffs
Create a management system for noise control & hearing loss prevention for your workplace
