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SEA COR <br /> STANDARD SAFETY NOISE PROTECTION SSP 10 <br /> PROCEDURES <br /> 2.4.1 Noise Protection - SSP 10 <br /> Related SSPs: $SP 9 - Hot Processes - Steam <br /> SSP 12 - Heavy Equipment Operation <br /> SSP 30 - Drilling Safety Guide <br /> Discussion <br /> Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Noise can cause sudden traurnatic hearing loss, long--term more <br /> slowly occurring sensory-neural hearing loss which is irreversible, disruption of communication and <br /> maslang of warning devices and alarms, and increased stress levels and effects on the cardio-vascular and <br /> nervous systems These latter two effects may occur at levels below that which cause damage to hearing <br /> and in situations where the conditions are more or less constant and daily. <br /> OSHA regulations generally apply to 8-hour exposures,and consider 85 dBA as an action level for a <br /> Hearing Conservation Program <br /> Where feasible,noise exposure will be controlled by engineering controls Where high noise levels are <br /> encountered and where engineering controls are infeasible or until engineering controls can be <br /> accomplished, hearing protection devices will be used for worker protection from noise-induced hearing <br /> loss. <br /> Some of the sources of noise on hazardous materials,construction and industrial sites of a magnitude to <br /> cause hearing damage am compressor motors,drill ng engine,hammer blows(from split spoon or other), <br /> compressor motors,compressed air,compressed water and heavy equipment The list is not all inclusive. <br /> Any sound level surveys indicating noise levels of 85 dBA or above,or,In the absence of sound level <br /> measuring uistrumentation,any noise/sound preventing normal levels of vocal discussion between two <br /> individuals at arms length distance will dictate the need for hearing protection. <br /> Hearing protection will be afforded by either disposable ear plugs or ear muffs Administrative time <br /> control is not an acceptable method for preventing noise exposure since eine noise for a shoat duration <br /> can cause severe, permanent hearing loss. <br /> In addition to these protocols, SIGACOR's Hearing Conservation Program includes physical examination <br /> and audiometric testing during annual medical monitoring. <br /> The selection,use, maintenance and control of hearing protection is further defined in the SEACOR <br /> Personal Protective Equipment Program <br /> =41 sltlp10 14-1 REV®10TYT <br />