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Hearing Conservation
The Canisius Model
David W. Teloh
Safety Director
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
SEHSA Fall Conference
Lake Placid, NY
October 24, 2006
K I S S
SIC 8221
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
October 2003 through September 2005
OSHA CFR 1910.95
Occupational noise exposure
No Citations
Do I need a formal program?
“ The employer shall administer a continuing
effective hearing conservation program
whenever employee noise exposures
equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted
average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels”
Program
29 CFR 1910.95
Noise Monitoring
Audiometric
Testing
(Annual)
Training
(Annual)
PPE
Hearing Protection
Devices
(HPDs)
Noise Monitoring
• Dosimeter
• Sound level meter
(Keep records 2 years)
Audiometric Testing
• Base line
• Annual
• Termination of employment
(Keep records duration of employment +30
years)
Training
(Annual)
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Effects of noise
Purpose of Program
PPE (types, benefits, etc.)
Purpose and procedures of audiometric
testing
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PPE
Hearing Protection Devices
(HPDs)
Train
Fit
Care
Provide
Insure Worn
Hearing Protectors (HPDs)
• Inserts - Disposable
- non, pre molded
custom molded
(can be expandable or non expandable)
• Semi-inserts – Ear caps fitted with band or
suspension arms
• Ear Muffs
Administrative Controls
• Shorter exposure time
• Rotate tasks
Engineering Controls
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Erect barriers or curtains
Enclose equipment
Redesign equipment
Muffle equipment
Increase distance to noise source
Areas/Equipment to Consider
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Print shop
Trade shops
Boiler rooms
Mechanical rooms
Emergency Power Generators
Lawn and ground care equipment
Snow removal equipment
Music Dept.
Etc.
Example of Ground’s EQPT. And dBA Levels
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Aerator, Lesco/Honda GX 120
Bob Cat 753
Bob Cat V518 Versahandler
Blower, Leaf (5HP) Billy Goat
Blower/Vac, Echo ES 230
Chain Saw, HUSQVARNA 372 XP
Drill, Echo EDR 2400
Hedge Trimmer, Echo HC 160
Mower Honda ll
Mower, Honda HRA 215
Mower, Riding, John Deere F 1145
Mower, Toro Proline 52
Slicer/Sealer, Kawasaki FE 250
Snow Blower, Ariens SS 522 E
Snow Blower, Toro CCR 2450
Snow Commander, Toro
String Trimmer, Echo SRM
Tiller, Honda F220
Tractor, Ford F1210
Tractor, LA 1002 KUBOTA (Snow)
Tractor/Loader, Ford (Yellow)
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Annual Training
Must include:
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The ear and the mechanics of hearing
Effects of noise on hearing
A review of the types of hearing loss
The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)
The proper use, fitting, care and storage of PPE
Explanation of the OSHA noise standard and the local
program
• The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of
the testing procedures
• Results of noise monitoring
• Explanation of each employee’s role in the success of
the program
In Conclusion
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Post OSHA Reg 1910.95 in work place
Post local program in work place
Monitor work areas to insure PPE is worn
Cover hearing conservation during general
safety talks
• Cover hearing conservation in safety
bulletins and memos
• Offer PPE to those not in formal program