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The Managing Noise Level Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Noisy equipment
- Poorly maintained tools
- 2. Site Inspection
- High noise zones
- Mechanical failure of tools
- 3. Equipment Selection
- Incorrect selection of equipment
- Using tools without noise dampening
- 4. Protective Gear Usage
- Inadequate protection from noise
- Use of damaged PPE
- 5. Noise Monitoring
- Inaccurate measurements
- Lack of periodic assessment
- 6. Equipment Operation
- Equipment malfunction
- Operator error
- 7. Break Operations
- Prolonged exposure to noise
- Lack of quiet zones
- 8. Backup Alarm Testing
- Defective alarm
- Excessive Alarm Noise
- 9. Night Shift Work
- Increased equipment noise
- Reduced alertness
- 10. Machine Maintenance
- Inappropriate handling of machines
- Noise from repair activities
- 11. Staff Rotation
- Inadequate break for shift workers
- Prolonged exposure
- 12. Management Review
- Failure to revise noise control measures
- Non-compliance with procedure
- 13. Training Programs
- Lack of training
- Infrequent refresher courses
- 14. Incident Reporting
- Delayed reporting
- Failure to document incidents
- 15. Final Evaluation
- Inadequate monitoring
- Non-review of protective measures
- 16. Continuous Improvement
- Non-application of learning from incidents
- Resistance to change
- 17. Communication Strategy
- Inadequate warning signs
- Failure to convey urgency
- 18. Compliance Reviews
- Non-compliance with noise regulations
- Inaccurate record keeping
- 19. Medical Checks
- Untreated hearing problems
- Inconsistent check-ups
- 20. Job Debriefing
- Inappropriate discussion environment
- Ignoring staff feed-back