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Noise Exposure Monitoring

Occupational noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common occupational hazards. Exposure to high levels of noise may cause hearing loss, create physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication, and contribute to accidents and injuries by making it difficult to hear warning signals.

The Factories and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations, 1989 requires employers to determine if employees are exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. If so, the employers must implement feasible engineering or administrative controls to eliminate or reduce hazardous levels of noise. Where controls are not sufficient, employers must implement an effective hearing conservation program.

ACL has highly qualified and experienced competent persons registered with the Department of Occupational Safety & Health to carry out occupational noise exposure assessment and monitoring that includes:

• Measurement of noise emission from single noise source or combination of noise sources, i.e. machinery, for noise abatement purposes.

• Noise mapping in the form of noise zones to identify area with high noise levels.

• Employees noise exposure monitoring using integrated noise dosimeter.

• Provides recommendations on control and reduction of noise exposure; and hearing conservation measures.