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The Long Term Exposure To Intense Noise Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to intense noise
- Inadequate equipment
- 2. Equipment Setup
- Equipment malfunction
- Ongoing exposure to noise
- 3. Work Commencement
- Constant noise irritation
- Unprotected ears
- 4. Ongoing Work
- Longevity of noise exposure
- No relief from noise
- 5. Taking Breaks
- Continual noise in break areas
- Lack of quiet spaces
- 6. End of Shift
- Extended noise exposure
- No monitoring of noise levels
- 7. Equipment Shutdown
- Prolonged noise during shutdown
- Equipment malfunction
- 8. Reporting Incidences
- Overlooked reporting of noise disturbance
- Not recognising signs of hearing damage
- 9. Healthcare Check-ups
- Skipping regular check-ups
- Unreported hearing issues
- 10. Noise Mapping
- Inadequate mapping
- Ignore high noise areas
- 11. Installation of Noise Barriers
- Enforcing barriers
- Continuing to work without barriers
- 12. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Failure to use PPE
- Using outdated or damaged PPE
- 13. Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Skipping maintenance
- Neglecting fault finding
- 14. Employee Training and Awareness Programs
- Employee negligence
- Lack of adequate training programs
- 15. Regular Audit for Compliance and Improvement
- Ignoring audit findings
- Not making improvements
- 16. Emergency Plans
- Failure to follow emergency plans
- Not updating plans regularly
- 17. Regular Noise Monitor Checks
- Relying on outdated noise data
- Skipping routine noise checks
- 18. Keeping Updated Safety Standards
- Not staying up-to-date with standards
- Ignoring new guidelines
- 19. Encouraging Reporting of Hearing Issues
- Failing to encourage transparency
- Employees not reporting hearing issues
- 20. Ensuring Hygiene of Equipment
- Negligence of cleanliness
- Bacterial infections due to contaminated equipment