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Noise Control Measures for Operators and Receivers

Learn how to reduce noise exposure by applying surface noise controls to sources, blocking paths, and enclosing receivers. Explore homemade barriers, operator cabs, and equipment modifications. Keep noise levels in check to protect your operators.

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Noise Control Measures for Operators and Receivers

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  1. SURFACE NOISE CONTROLS

  2. Source Path Receiver

  3. APPLYING CONTROLS TO THE SOURCE (S) BLOCKING THE PATH (S) ENCLOSING THE RECEIVER NOISE EXPOSURE CAN BE REDUCED BY:

  4. BARRIERS ON DRILL MASTS

  5. DRILL EXHAUST MUFFLERS

  6. HAMMER COVERS Conveyor Belting Over a Hammer

  7. Drill Barrier Shadow Zone Operator

  8. HOMEMADE BARRIERS FOR DRILL OPERATORS

  9. THREE SIDED ENCLOSURE

  10. OPERATOR CONSTRUCTED CABS

  11. Former Farm Equipment Cab Converted To A Portable Crusher Booth

  12. Original Equipment Manufacturers Cabs

  13. OPERATOR & HELPER CABS CABS

  14. INTERIOR RETROFIT

  15. FLOOR TREATMENTVIBRATION DAMPING ACOUSTICAL FLOORMAT

  16. AFTER MARKET SKIN KIT

  17. THE HOPPER IS MONITORED FROM THE CONTROL BOOTH Camera

  18. OPERATOR CONSTRUCTED ENGINE COVER

  19. MaintainYourNoise Controls • Exhaust components should be inspected and repaired when needed • Barriers should be cleaned and inspected • Acoustical materials should be replaced when worn or removed for servicing • Cabs or booths should be maintained • Engine covers should remain on when in use

  20. Additional Resources www.msha.gov/1999noise/Guides/SurftotalFinal.pdf

  21. Your children can whisper to you now, Don’t make them shout at you in the future

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