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Hearing Conservation The Canisius Model

David W. Teloh Safety Director Canisius College Buffalo, NY. SEHSA Fall Conference Lake Placid, NY October 24, 2006. Hearing Conservation The Canisius Model. K I S S. SIC 8221 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools October 2003 through September 2005

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Hearing Conservation The Canisius Model

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  1. David W. Teloh Safety Director Canisius College Buffalo, NY SEHSA Fall Conference Lake Placid, NY October 24, 2006 Hearing Conservation The Canisius Model

  2. K I S S

  3. SIC 8221 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools October 2003 through September 2005 OSHA CFR 1910.95 Occupational noise exposure No Citations

  4. Do I need a formal program? “ The employer shall administer a continuing effective hearing conservation program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels”

  5. Noise Monitoring • Dosimeter • Sound level meter (Keep records 2 years)

  6. Audiometric Testing • Base line • Annual • Termination of employment (Keep records duration of employment +30 years)

  7. Training(Annual) • Effects of noise • Purpose of Program • PPE (types, benefits, etc.) • Purpose and procedures of audiometric testing

  8. PPEHearing Protection Devices(HPDs) • Train • Fit • Care • Provide • InsureWorn

  9. Hearing Protectors (HPDs) • Inserts - Disposable - non, pre molded custom molded (can be expandable or non expandable) • Semi-inserts – Ear caps fitted with band or suspension arms • Ear Muffs

  10. Administrative Controls • Shorter exposure time • Rotate tasks Engineering Controls • Erect barriers or curtains • Enclose equipment • Redesign equipment • Muffle equipment • Increase distance to noise source

  11. Areas/Equipment to Consider • Print shop • Trade shops • Boiler rooms • Mechanical rooms • Emergency Power Generators • Lawn and ground care equipment • Snow removal equipment • Music Dept. • Etc.

  12. Example of Ground’s EQPT. And dBA Levels • Aerator, Lesco/Honda GX 120 92 • Bob Cat 753 93 • Bob Cat V518 Versahandler 84 • Blower, Leaf (5HP) Billy Goat 94 • Blower/Vac, Echo ES 230 97 • Chain Saw, HUSQVARNA 372 XP 113 • Drill, Echo EDR 2400 99 • Hedge Trimmer, Echo HC 160 107 • Mower Honda ll 86 • Mower, Honda HRA 215 97 • Mower, Riding, John Deere F 1145 100 • Mower, Toro Proline 52 89 • Slicer/Sealer, Kawasaki FE 250 92 • Snow Blower, Ariens SS 522 E 87 • Snow Blower, Toro CCR 2450 90 • Snow Commander, Toro 90 • String Trimmer, Echo SRM 99 • Tiller, Honda F220 78 • Tractor, Ford F1210 94 • Tractor, LA 1002 KUBOTA (Snow) 81 • Tractor/Loader, Ford (Yellow) 98

  13. Annual TrainingMust include: • The ear and the mechanics of hearing • Effects of noise on hearing • A review of the types of hearing loss • The purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) • The proper use, fitting, care and storage of PPE • Explanation of the OSHA noise standard and the local program • The purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the testing procedures • Results of noise monitoring • Explanation of each employee’s role in the success of the program

  14. In Conclusion • Post OSHA Reg 1910.95 in work place • Post local program in work place • Monitor work areas to insure PPE is worn • Cover hearing conservation during general safety talks • Cover hearing conservation in safety bulletins and memos • Offer PPE to those not in formal program

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