Webinar - Noise: How to Measure Exposure & Your Obligations Under OSHA

According to OSHA, approximately 30 million people in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise levels every year. Noise-related hearing loss has been listed as one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns in the United States for more than 25 years. Since 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. In 2009 alone, BLS reported more than 21,000 hearing loss cases. The exposure levels in the foundry industry is of particular concern to OSHA as evidenced by the May 2011 National Emphasis Program for the primary metals industries.

Join NFFS for a comprehensive review of the OSHA Noise standard, including topics such as:

• What is Noise?
• Types of Noise
• Common Sources of Noise
• OSHA Noise Regulations
• Permissible Exposure Limits
• Standard Threshold Shifts
• Effects of Overexposure to Noise
• Sound Control Measures and Techniques
• Audiometric Testing
• Selection of Hearing Protection Equipment for Employees
• Employee Training Requirements
• Hearing Conservation Programs

Now is the time to make sure your noise exposure program is properly implemented and up to date!