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Mining Publication: Administrative Controls for Reducing Worker Noise Exposures
Keywords: Administrative controls Hearing loss Noise Noise and vibration control Surveys
Original creation date: December 2005
Authors: ER Bauer, DR Babich
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - December 2005
Download PDF Document (0.21 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20030605
Trans Soc Min Metall Explor 2005 Dec; 318:51-57
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) continues to be a concern for the mining industry. A new noise standard (30 CFR 62) is aimed at reducing NIHL in mining through engineering and administrative noise controls. However, the difficulty and expense of implementing engineering controls can make administrative controls an attractive alternative for reducing worker noise exposure. Over the last 3 years, NIOSH has conducted worker noise exposure surveys in underground and surface coal mines and coal prep plants. The surveys have revealed many possible administrative controls and an approach to implementation and analysis. The surveys have shown that worker dosimetry, time-motion studies, and equipment noise profiling are important aspects of effectively using administrative controls. A description of the approach for selecting, implementing, and evaluating administrative controls and a list of administrative controls are reported.
Image of publication Administrative Controls for Reducing Worker Noise ExposuresPeer Reviewed Journal Article - December 2005
Download PDF Document (0.21 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20030605
Trans Soc Min Metall Explor 2005 Dec; 318:51-57
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Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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