This document discusses noise-induced hearing loss and prevention methods. It notes that hearing healthcare professionals often overlook prevention. Two questions are presented to help patients appreciate their hearing senses: favorite color and favorite sound. Regulations from OSHA on hearing protection in noisy workplaces are covered. Various types of hearing protection devices are defined, including earplugs, earmuffs, and dual protection. Proper insertion techniques for earplugs are emphasized. Risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss are noise level, duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility.
Workers can be exposed to a wide array of noise exposures doing different tasks. They also may be exposed to noise while at sporting venues or participating in variuos recreational activities. Evaluating noise exposure correctly is just as important as selecting the right controls. This presentation examines the physics of noise, how to measure it, who to include in a hearing conservation program, and what controls can be used to reduce the risk.
About 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job. One in 4 of these workers (or 7.5 million Americans) will develop permanent hearing loss.Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common occupational hazard for American workers.Hearing loss from noise is slow and painless; you can have a disability before you notice it.If you must raise your voice to speak with someone only 3 feet away, you are in high (hazardous) noise. It is 100% preventable
Workers can be exposed to a wide array of noise exposures doing different tasks. They also may be exposed to noise while at sporting venues or participating in variuos recreational activities. Evaluating noise exposure correctly is just as important as selecting the right controls. This presentation examines the physics of noise, how to measure it, who to include in a hearing conservation program, and what controls can be used to reduce the risk.
About 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job. One in 4 of these workers (or 7.5 million Americans) will develop permanent hearing loss.Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common occupational hazard for American workers.Hearing loss from noise is slow and painless; you can have a disability before you notice it.If you must raise your voice to speak with someone only 3 feet away, you are in high (hazardous) noise. It is 100% preventable
Protecting workers from Noise Induced Hearing Loss - webinar Jan 28, 2015Medgate Inc.
Of all of the occupational health issues facing organizations today, noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common.In the United States alone, over 30 million people are exposed to noise every year, and nearly one in four cases of hearing loss among workers is caused by exposures on the job. Frighteningly, the number of employees affected by noise is steadily increasing each year, despite the fact that NIHL is completely preventable. It is clear that action must be taken to arrest this trend.
The most effective way to combat this threat is through education of both the workforce who are exposed to noise and the staff who look to protect them.
This webinar will:
provide a definition of noise.
discuss the importance of noise induced hearing loss as an occupational disease.
describe the different physical impacts of noise.
outline best practices for implementing and improving a hearing conservation program.
NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS !
~ Shri.Dr.Ch.Ramanachary Ji, MS ENT,
Professor and HOD Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences,
Karimnagar, Telangana State, India
Protecting workers from Noise Induced Hearing Loss - webinar Jan 28, 2015Medgate Inc.
Of all of the occupational health issues facing organizations today, noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common.In the United States alone, over 30 million people are exposed to noise every year, and nearly one in four cases of hearing loss among workers is caused by exposures on the job. Frighteningly, the number of employees affected by noise is steadily increasing each year, despite the fact that NIHL is completely preventable. It is clear that action must be taken to arrest this trend.
The most effective way to combat this threat is through education of both the workforce who are exposed to noise and the staff who look to protect them.
This webinar will:
provide a definition of noise.
discuss the importance of noise induced hearing loss as an occupational disease.
describe the different physical impacts of noise.
outline best practices for implementing and improving a hearing conservation program.
NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS !
~ Shri.Dr.Ch.Ramanachary Ji, MS ENT,
Professor and HOD Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences,
Karimnagar, Telangana State, India
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2.
What is your favorite COLOR?
This
is an easy question for most people to
answer
Now, what is your favorite SOUND?
Most
people have to think about this one
These
are two wonderful questions to ask your
patients to help them have a greater
appreciation for their hearing
Because we live in such a visual world, we often
take our other senses for granted
3.
Hearing healthcare professionals often
overlook the PREVENTION of noise-induced
hearing loss
Consider the following:
Dentists
– encourage you to brush/floss, give out
toothbrushes after each cleaning
We should be:
encouraging our patient’s to utilize hearing
protection in noisy situations
teaching them how and when to use it
4.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Branch
of the US Department of Labor, which
regulates employee health and safety
OSHA regulates the use of hearing protection
devices (HPDs) for employees who work around
noise
5.
OSHA determines if hearing protection is
required based on the employees timeweighted average (TWA), which is the
average dB exposure over an 8 hour shift
This
is done by having employees wear a
dosimeter (a special sound level meter with a
microphone clipped onto the shoulder) to record
the noise exposure during their shift
According to OSHA, employers are required
to provide hearing conservation programs for
employees with a TWA ≥ 85 dBA
8.
Foam earplugs provide the greatest
attenuation of all the hearing protection
devices (even more than a custom plug), BUT
most users do not achieve maximum
protection due to improper insertion
technique
When all else fails, put your fingertips in
your ears!
Dual protection (earplugs AND earmuffs) only
provides an extra 5 dB of attenuation
Dual
protection is recommended when the 8 hr
TWA exceeds 105 dBA
10.
ETY-Plugs (made by Etymotic
Research) provide a relatively
flat attenuation across
frequencies, which allows for
clearer hearing in noise
compared to a foam plug.
Foam plugs attenuate more in
the high frequencies,
resulting in “muffled”
hearing.
Great for listening to live
music or for someone who
needs hearing protection, but
who also needs to
communicate effectively with
others (i.e. MRI technician)
11.
Used by NATO and the U.S. Military
Yellow end
Filter
is open when it is quiet (O dB attenuation),
which allows for clear hearing in the absence of
impulse noise
Filter closes with loud, impulse noise(23 dB
attenuation)
Black = normal, premolded ear plug
12.
The risks of NIHL increase depending on:
The
duration of the noise exposure
The average dB level
Peak dB levels
In order to reduce risk of hearing loss:
Limiting
exposure
Use of HPDs when exposed
General rule of thumb: if it is loud enough
that you have to shout to speak to someone
within arms reach of you, the level probably
exceeds 85 dBA and could cause hearing loss
if exposure time is long enough
13.
Noise exposure can result in or exacerbate
tinnitus
Individuals with hearing loss are at an
increased risk for additional hearing loss due
to noise exposure
Individuals who are taking ototoxic
medications should be especially careful to
avoid loud noise exposure
14.
In most situations, 10-15 dB of attenuation is
adequate
Always consider the 3 C’s to determine which
type of HPD is appropriate for the individual
Comfort
Convenience
Communication
