Hearing Conservation Flashcards
Responsibilities of CO
Establish effective hearing conservation program
Responsibilities of Safety Officer
Liaison to the Industrial Hygiene Department
What does the Safety Officer maintain records of?
Noise hazardous areas
Noise hazardous equipment
Baseline and subsequent IH survey
Ensure the program is evaluated at least annually
Responsibilities of Industrial Hygiene Officer
Proper calibration of sound level meter
Annually, certify audiometric testing booths
Responsibilities of Division Officer
Ensures proper labeling of spaces and equip
Ensures proper training
Sends designated personnel for audiograms
Responsibilities of the MDR
Training for all hands during INDOC
Consult IH survey to determine type of ear pro
Perform fit testing
Maintain roster of current HCP personnel
Schedules personnel for audiometric testing
Reports TS to Safety Officer
What is reported to Safety Officer when a threshold shift is noted?
Name
Rate/Rank
Work Center
Time onboard
Responsibilities of All Hands
Comply with noise hazard labels and wear ear pro
Undergo annual audiometric testing
Hazardous Noise Warning Decal
NAVMED 6260/2 OR NAVMED 6260/2A
8” x 10” 2” x 2”
Where are the Hazardous Noise Signs posted?
Outside doors/hatches
Inside doors leading to weather deck
What is used for noise abatement?
Reduction of the noise at source
Modify equipment to reduce noise
Accomplished during ship design, construction and testing
Reference Audiogram
DD-2215
Monitoring Audiogram
DD-2216
Noise levels for hearing protection
Less than 84 dBA - No protection
85 dBA - 96 dBA - Single protection
Greater than 96 dBA - Double protection
Who takes noise measurements?
Industrial Hygienist and Occupational Audiologist