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    Hearing Conservation Program

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    This document outlines a hearing conservation program to educate workers about noise hazards and hearing protection. It discusses how prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss and other detrimental health effects. The objectives are to inform workers about noise sources and effects, how to protect hearing, and applicable noise regulations. The training program covers noise exposure regulations, sound and noise concepts, health effects of noise, purpose and use of hearing protectors, and encourages employee feedback on protection suitability and noise reduction. Training methods include lectures, discussions, surveys, projects, presentations, and videos to educate employees annually or within 3 months of hiring on protecting hearing in noisy workplaces.

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    This document outlines a hearing conservation program to educate workers about noise hazards and hearing protection. It discusses how prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss and other detrimental health effects. The objectives are to inform workers about noise sources and effects, how to protect hearing, and applicable noise regulations. The training program covers noise exposure regulations, sound and noise concepts, health effects of noise, purpose and use of hearing protectors, and encourages employee feedback on protection suitability and noise reduction. Training methods include lectures, discussions, surveys, projects, presentations, and videos to educate employees annually or within 3 months of hiring on protecting hearing in noisy workplaces.

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    This document outlines a hearing conservation program to educate workers about noise hazards and hearing protection. It discusses how prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss and other detrimental health effects. The objectives are to inform workers about noise sources and effects, how to protect hearing, and applicable noise regulations. The training program covers noise exposure regulations, sound and noise concepts, health effects of noise, purpose and use of hearing protectors, and encourages employee feedback on protection suitability and noise reduction. Training methods include lectures, discussions, surveys, projects, presentations, and videos to educate employees annually or within 3 months of hiring on protecting hearing in noisy workplaces.

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    Hearing Conservation Program

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    Sarah Liyana
    This document outlines a hearing conservation program to educate workers about noise hazards and hearing protection. It discusses how prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss and other detrimental health effects. The objectives are to inform workers about noise sources and effects, how to protect hearing, and applicable noise regulations. The training program covers noise exposure regulations, sound and noise concepts, health effects of noise, purpose and use of hearing protectors, and encourages employee feedback on protection suitability and noise reduction. Training methods include lectures, discussions, surveys, projects, presentations, and videos to educate employees annually or within 3 months of hiring on protecting hearing in noisy workplaces.

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    HEARING

    CONSERVATION
    PROGRAM
    INTRODUCTION

    Noise is generated during processes, operations and work activities. It is one of the most
    common occupational health hazards. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause
    noise induced hearing loss, or commonly known as noise-induced deafness (NID). NID
    refers to a permanent loss in hearing sensitivity, which leads to communication difficulties,
    impairment of personal relationships, social isolation and degradation in the quality of life.

    Other detrimental effects of excessive noise exposure include:

    Tinnitus (a distressing condition characterized by ringing in the ear which can lead
    to disturbed sleep)
    Acoustic trauma (temporary or permanent hearing loss due to sudden exposure to
    very loud noise)
    Interference with speech communication and perception of warning signs
    Disruption of job performance
    Annoyance
    Extra-auditory effects.

    To protect exposed employees from the adverse effects of noise, every workplace with a
    noise hazard should implement a comprehensive Hearing Conservation Programme, as
    part of the companys workplace safety and health (WSH) programme.

    OBJECTIVE

    To inform workers who are exposed or may be exposed to high noise on:

    1. Criteria of noise, its sources and effects to health


    2. How to protect workers from noise and its effects
    3. Requirements of noise related regulations and its applicable standards

    CONTENT OF TRAINING
    The training should be carried out annually for employees exposed to excessive noise and
    within three months of job commencement for new employees. The training program
    should include:

    Noise Exposure Regulations 1989


    Concept of sound and noise
    Adverse effects of noise on hearing
    Purpose of hearing protectors
    Advantages, disadvantages and attenuation of the various hearing protectors
    Instructions on the proper selection, fitting, use, care and maintenance of hearing
    protectors
    During the training sessions, employees should be encouraged to provide suggestions
    and comments on:

    Suitability of available hearing protectors in relation to their job


    Possible ways to further reduce the noise levels
    Ways to motivate the wearing of hearing protectors

    COURSE ACTIVITIES & METHODOLOGIES


    Lecture & discussion sessions
    Survey/questionnaire analyses
    Proactive group projects on-site
    Group presentation
    Actual case study on-site
    Video footages analysis

    HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM


    DAY ONE

    TIME TOPICS
    0850 - 0900 Registration, Briefing & Ice Breaking
    0900 - 1030 Introduction of Hearing (Noise Exposure Regulations 1989)
    Anatomy & Physiology of Ear
    Sign and symptoms of Hearing Loss
    Types of Hearing Loss
    1030 - 1045 Morning Break
    Differences between Sound and Noise
    1045 - 1245 What is Sound
    What is Noise
    1300 - 1400 Lunch
    Noise Measurement Method
    Noise Levels and Time to Permanent Hearing loss
    1400 - 1530 Permissible Exposure Level
    Noise Action Level
    Hierarchy of Noise Controls
    1530 - 1600 Afternoon Tea Break
    1600 - 1700 Group Discussion

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