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The Exposure To Heavy Noise Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to heavy noise
- Unsecured working area
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Impaired hearing protection
- 3. Heavy Machinery Operation
- Machinery malfunction
- Excessive noise
- Lack of communication due to noise
- 4. Breaks and Rest Periods
- Inadequate rest space
- Exposure to noise during breaks
- 5. Routine Maintenance
- Malfunctioning machinery
- Exposure to heavy noise
- 6. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate safety measures
- Noise distraction
- 7. Wrapping Up/Clean-Up
- Falling objects
- Heavy noise exposure during cleanup
- 8. Safety Gear Disposal
- Improper disposal practices
- Worn-out gear increasing noise exposure
- 9. Post-Shift Meetings
- Extremely tired workers
- Noise distractions impairing communication
- 10. Reporting
- Noisy environment
- Inadequate reporting procedures
- 11. First Aid Access
- Access difficulties due to noise
- 12. Training Sessions
- Noise distractions
- Inadequate noise protection during sessions
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage leading to damage
- Residual noise from faulty gear
- 14. Employee Health Check-Ups
- Irregular check-ups
- Noise-induced hearing loss unnoticed
- 15. Safety Standard Updates
- Outdated standards
- Lack of adherence due to high noise levels
- 16. Shift Rotation
- Inconsistent rotation leading to excessive noise exposure
- Lack of communication due to switching shifts
- 17. Hazard Communication
- Inadequate attention due to noise distractions
- Improper warning signals due to loud environment
- 18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
- Inadequate PPE
- PPE damage due to loud environment
- 19. Post-Exposure Procedures
- Lack of immediate proper care after high noise exposure
- Delayed reporting due to noise distractions
- 20. Noise Level Monitoring
- Inaccurate readings due to equipment fault
- Poor comprehension due to noise distractions