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4 Hearing Directive 2003/10/EC As manufacturing, construction and other industrial endeavours are on the rise in Europe, so is the number of people exposed to harmful levels of noise in the workplace. Over 29% of all workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in at least one-quarter of their time in the workplace, and 11% are exposed at all times - and these trends are increasing. (Third European survey on working conditions 2000). While noise-induced hearing loss is permanent and irreversible, it is complety preventable. The new European Union Directive 2003/10/EC, which goes into effect on 15 february 2006, aims to prevent worker exposure to harmful noise, while promoting a healthier and more productive workforce. What action should be taken to comply with the new directive? 1. Assess noise levels to determine if they exceed the new action levels. 2. Endeavor to reduce hazardous noise exposures at their source by means of engineering or administrative controls. 3. If noise cannot be reduced to safe levels, use hearing protectors (earplugs or earmuffs) to protect noise-exposed workers. Action levels and exposure limits Protective measures are required at these exposure levels. Protective Daily 8 H Peak Measures Exposure Exposure Lower Exposure Action Level 80 dBA 135 dBC 1. Variety of hearing protectors must be made available to noise-exposed workers (voluntary usage) 2. Audiometric screening must be made available to workers whose exposure indicates a risk to health 3. Training must be provided in the risks of noise, correct use of hearing protectors, detection of hearing damage, provisions of health surveillance and safe working practices to minimize noise exposure Upper Exposure Action Level 85 dBA 137 dBC 1. Variety of hearing protectors must be made available to noise-exposed workers, and usage is enforced 2. Audiometric evaluation by a doctor must be made available to exposed workers 3. Warning signs must be posted in noisy areas Exposure Limit Value 87 dBA 140 dBC 1. Maximum allowable noise level in the ear with all protective measures in place 2. Protected noise exposures under hearing protection may not exceed this level 3. Include the attenuation provided by hearing protectors when estimating this value Standards EN 352/1 Earmuffs headband EN 352/2 Earplugs EN 352/3 Helmet-mounted earmuffs EN 352/4 Electronic earmuffs EN 352-6 Earmuffs with electrical audio input prEN 352-8 Entertainment audio earmuffs EN 458 Recommendations regarding the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protection equipment (HPE)
It’s all about choice. Selecting the right protection for your workers means more than choosing the earplug with the highest SNR. A better way to ensure that hearing protection is used consistently and properly is to select earplugs by Comfort Profile. That means considering all the features that make one earplug work and fit differently than another: material, shape, size and SNR. Howard Leight by Sperian makes it easy to compare products and ensures that all your workers receive the right fit and protection. Find It Fast Need to compare products or find a specific feature? Our FastSpecs make it easy. 1. New Designs Look to these products for the latest innovations in performance and comfort. * AirSoft ® 5. Sizes One Size Fits All Small Standard Moulded SNR 30 2. Shape Because every ear is different, Howard Leight earplugs are available in a range of shapes. Flange Distributes pressure evenly in the ear canal to deliver unmatched comfort and superior attenuation Bell Flared shape provides maximum attenuation T Contoured for easy insertion and comfortable long-term wear Pill Two sizes in one provide more fit options with a single product 3. Material Foam Low and medium pressure foam. Self-adjusts for a comfortable fit. Moulded Soft and pliable. Ideal for long wearing or multiple use applications. Conforming Material Technology (CMT) The ultimate custom fit. Changes shape with body heat to conform to every individual wearer. The longer you wear it, the better it fits. Bullet Conical shape for easy insertion Cylinder Contoured to fit the shape of the ear canal Flat Arrow Fits easily inside the ear canal opening and provides maximum protection 4. Single Number Rating (SNR) This rating system lets you compare the level of protection offered by various products. Use SNR, along with comfort features, to determine what product works best in your situation. Oval Pad Fits just outside the opening of the ear canal for wearer comfort
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