Posted By Jason911
Hi All

Does anyone have any advise on providing a method of hearing protection in an area where WPT is operating and employees are exposed to the 1st action exposure limit of 80db during there shift. I need something that will reduce the noise level sufficiently without preventing them from hearing vehicles.

Thanks

Posted By Berg
Can you separate people from vehicles?
Will vehicles be audible above the noise source?

There are different attenuations of hearing protection depending the frequencies of the noise source, a bit of monitoring of the frequencies will tell you.

I would also suggest warning lights and banksmen rather than sounders which may increase the noise exposure.

Posted By Catman
Hi Jason

I have used the Bilsom NST type in a similar environment previously.

I think a few companies now do an equivalent, it may be worth asking one of the bigger PPE suppliers.

I know I am preaching to the converted, but it is important to remember that everything possible should be done to control exposure without the need for hearing protection.

Cheers
TW