QUESTION What control measures need to be in place to prevent hearing damage from excessive noise in the workplace?

1. Install sound-proofing materials, post signage to worn excessive noise, job rotation.
2. Use the right hearing protection, wear all hearing protection provided by employers, know the “Safe Noise Threshold”.
3. Get Audiometric Testing, regular maintenance, and install sound – dampening material.
4. Enclose a noisy process or equipment, regular maintenance, job rotation, install sound – proofing or sound dampening materials.

4. Enclose a noisy process or equipment, regular maintenance, job rotation, install sound – proofing or sound dampening materials.