Assess and Reduce the Risks for Hearing Loss in the Workplace

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