Toolbox Talk Form Noise 004

TOOLBOX TALK FORM
Location: ECQ-D24 Office Building Project Ref. No.: D24-SHL-TBT-HSE-004

Specific Venue: Site Mess Hall @ Lusail Qatar Date: 21-Apr-24 Time
Subject: Individual Protection from Noise Start: 7:00 AM End: 7:30 AM
Section 1: Introduction
Summary: Noise exposure is one of the most widespread health hazards in construction. Each year there are about 300 new
compensation claims for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the construction. NIHL can and should be prevented.
Prolonged exposure to noise over the years generally causes permanent damage to the inner ear that can't be repaired medically or
surgically. Because NIHL is usually gradual, impairment isn't noticed until a substantial degree of hearing loss has already occurred.
Section 2: Hazard Identification

1 Some of the following things used on site can be harmful to your hearing: grinders, lathes, compressors,
breakers, circular saws, concrete mixes, chainsaws, generators, vibrating rollers and excavators etc.
2 Even if you are not using the noisy piece of equipment, you could be affected by someone using it close by.
3 Look out for noise hazard signs on site and obey them.
4 It’s not only on site that you have to remember to protect your hearing but after work also – noisy clubs, hi-fis, etc.
The occupational and personal consequences are significant:

o Workers with NIHL(noise-induced hearing loss) may not hear audible warnings and safety signals.
o Hearing impairment jeopardizes not only affected employees but others who work with them.
o NIHL may interfere with daily life, especially during social activities in noisy settings.
o The increased effort to listen and understand may lead to fatigue, anxiety, and stress.
o Those affected may feel increasingly isolated from family and friends.
o Some people with NIHL also suffer from tinnitus, causing them to hear ringing, buzzing, rushing, whistling, or hissing when there are in
fact no sounds to be heard.
Sound and Hearing

Sound stimulates tiny hair-like cells in your inner ear. These vibrate and send auditory messages to your brain. But too much noise for too
long can damage the cells. When they no longer send signals to the brain, hearing is lost. Damage often occurs slowly over a number of
years and may go unobserved until too late. Most of the workplace sounds that cause permanent damage occur over a long time (for
example, about 8 hours per workday over 10 years or more).
Noise
A noise level of 85 dB(A) over an 8-hour workday is potentially damaging. The louder the noise, the faster the damage. Remember that
sound intensity doubles every 3 dB. So for each 3 dB increase in sound level, potential damage to the ear doubles. Noise exposure must be
controlled accordingly.
Construction Noise
By conducting sound surveys, CSAO has identified the construction trades and activities most likely to expose workers to hazardous noise.
Most trades are typically exposed to noise levels greater than 85 dB(A) averaged over an 8-hour shift.
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Section 3: Control Measures
Main points:
Prevention
A hearing conservation program for construction must include the following components:
o sound surveys to assess the degree of hazardous noise exposure
o engineering and administrative controls to reduce exposures
o training in why and how to prevent hearing loss
o hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs, and canal caps) to reduce sound reaching the ear
o audiometric evaluations to detect hearing changes.
To identify a noise problem and determine whether a sound survey is necessary, some basic questions need to be answered.
o Is the sound appreciably louder than conversational level?
o Does it continue for more than a few minutes?
o Is it difficult for you to follow a conversation in the area?
o Do you experience tinnitus (ringing in the ear) after you leave the area?
o Do sounds seem muffled after you leave the area?
If it's decided that a sound survey is necessary, ensure that the person conducting the assessment is thoroughly familiar with the operation,
calibration, and limitations of the meters used.
Administrative controls may include the following measures.
o Use quiet work practices such as using rubber mallets to erect and dismantle formwork.
o Use quiet construction equipment such as silenced compressors.
o Plan sites so that noisy operations are located away from personnel not directly involved. Or schedule noisy operations before or after
hours to minimize exposure to other personnel.
o Provided a noise perimeter zone where only designated workers are allowed to enter.
o Around noisy tools and equipment, post signs indicating that hearing protection must be worn.
o When orienting new employees and subcontractors, include information on noise levels, noise controls, and the selection, care, and use
of personal hearing protectors.
o Rotate workers through noisy operations or areas to minimize exposure times.
Engineered noise controls include
o Portable barriers around noisy stationary equipment like generators and compressors
o the use and regular maintenance of mufflers or silencers on noisy equipment
o periodic inspection and maintenance to make sure that equipment is in good order and running properly.
Training helps to ensure that the risks of noise exposure are understood and that exposed workers are not only instructed but also
motivated to use hearing protectors conscientiously.
Personal hearing protectors are barriers that reduce the amount of noise entering the ear. The devices are either insert or muff
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Types. The insert type attenuates noise by plugging the ear canal.
The muff type covers the external ear and provides an "acoustical seal."
DO'S
Work in a noisy environment for
longer than you have to.
Wear poorly fitting, damaged or dirty
hearing protection.
Think that one-off loud bangs will not
cause you hearing problems.
Dont
Work in a noisy environment for
longer than you have to.
Wear poorly fitting, damaged or dirty
hearing protection.
Think that one-off loud bangs will not
cause you hearing problems.
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DO'S
Discussion points:
Harzards & Risks associated with Noise

Control Measures for identified hazards and risk involed.
Workers role in contolling noise on site.
Affectes of noise on human body & Environmennt.
USE of appropriate PPE.
As a rule of thumb, it should be possible to hold a
conversation with someone around 1 metre away from you without shouting.
Help your employer to do what is needed to protect your hearing.
Make sure that any equipment or systems provided for your protection are used.
Wear any hearing protection you are given and ensure it is worn properly.
Your employer or their representative should show you how to do this.
Look after your hearing protection. If it gets damaged or
worn out, ensure it is replaced immediately.
If you detect any problems with your hearing protection,
let your employer or line manager know.
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Section 4: Check Understanding
Opportunity given to ask questions Yes or No Everyone is comfortable to proceed Yes or No
Section 5: Remarks
Section 6: Toolbox Talk Presenter

SN Name Signature Date
1 Anwar Ahmed
2 Divine Quercoo
Section 7: Lessons learnt from the accidents/near miss/previous experienced, if any.
Working with high noise without proper control measures it will lead to permanent hearing disability.
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Location: ECQ-D24 Office Building Project Ref. No.: D24-SHL-TBT-HSE-004

Subject: Individual Protection from Noise Start: 7:00 AM End: 7:30 AM

Section 2: Hazard Identification

The occupational and personal consequences are significant:

Sound and Hearing

Harzards & Risks associated with Noise

Opportunity given to ask questions Yes or No Everyone is comfortable to proceed Yes or No

Section 6: Toolbox Talk Presenter

Section 7: Lessons learnt from the accidents/near miss/previous experienced, if any.

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