Information
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Document No.
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Site / Company
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel interviewed and accompanying auditor
Procedure
Noise Exposure Monitoring
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Is the IH program determine noise exposure levels for employees who are required to work in areas where noise exposure levels may equal or exceed 85dB during a regular shift
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Are high noise areas mapped, signposted and or otherwise communicated to employees working in the area?
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Is the noise survey for the entire workplace conducted at a maximum interval of 2 years
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Are noise dosimeter or badge used to determine personal noise exposure?
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Is noise monitoring performed regularly or whenever change in production process, equipment or engineering controls is instituted ?
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Are noise dosimeter and sound level meters factory calibrated as required?
Noise Control
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Are engineering controls in place or considered to reduce noise?
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On completion of the new plant are noise omissions and exposure determined?
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Is there a noise control plan?
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Is the noise control plan reviewed annually?
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Where it is not possible to reduce exposure using engineering controls, are administrative noise controls and PPE considered?
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Are all entrance or equipment with high noise levels (I.e. >85dB) posted with suitable signs stating the noise level and reminding employees of the type of hearing protection (single or double) that is required?
Hearing Protection Devices(HPD)
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Where noise exceed 85dB, are personal protective device worn?
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Is personal hearing protection made available to all employees who are at risk of exposure to Lex, 8 noise levels in excess of 85dB
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Are employees trained on how to wear hearing protectors
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Are supervisors responsible to ensure employees wear hearing protectors where required
Audiometric Testing
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Is the site established audiometric testing program
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Are audiometric tests conducted in an audiometric booth or quite room?
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Are employees who are exposed to noise hazards at site included in an established audiometry program?
Information, Instruction and Training
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Is there periodic training regarding noise exposure?
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Is the training includes, the effect of noise, instructions on fitting, use and care of hearing protectors
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Are training documented?
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Are results of personal monitoring communicated to sampled individuals and management?
