Page 25 - STS Safety Book

NOISE AT WORK

• Exposure to noise can cause tinnitus (ringing in

the ears), and long-term affects that are

irreversible;
• As a rule of thumb, if you have to shout at

someone at 2.0 metres away there are noise
at work issues;

• At 80 db(A) hearing protection has to be

available;

• At 85 db(A) hearing protection must

be worn and warning signs displayed of the

need for mandatory hearing protection;
• Provide information on noise at work risks to

employees.

• At 87 db (A) hearing protection must be worn

and the company shall take the necessary
measures to reduce noise exposure and

consult with employees;
• Typically where abrasive wheels will be used,

wearing of hearing protection is mandatory;

• If you see another worker coming in close

proximity to where noisy operations are
undertaken, ADVISE THEM TO WEAR

HEARING PROTECTION.