NoiseMeasurementandControlCWU–May2,2011.pptVIP

Noise Measurement and ControlCWU – May2, 2011 Eric E. Dickson, CIEC, CIAQC Industrial Hygienist, ESD 101 (509) 789-3518 edickson@esd101.net * Noise – Irritating to Dangerous * Purpose of Noise Measurement Identify overexposed workers and quantify their exposures. Assess noise situation for engineering controls Assess background levels in audiometric test rooms. * Effects of Noise Exposure Our ears can recover from short exposure to loud noise, but over time nerve damage will occur. The longer and louder the noise, the greater chance permanent damage will occur. There is really no suc