Dates
April 25, 2012 Lancaster, PA
May 7, 2012 Rosemont, IL
June 20, 2012 Montebello, CA
July 18, 2012 Cleveland, OH
August 22, 2012 Fort Worth, TX
Seminar Content
• What is Noise? • Types of Noise
• Common Sources of Noise
• OSHA Noise Regulations
• Permissible Exposure Limits
• Standard Threshhold Shifts
• Effects of Overexposure
• Sound Control Measures and Techniques
• Audiometric Testing
• Selection of Hearing Protection
• Employee Training Requirements
• Hearing Conservation Programs
Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society Safety & Health Training Program
Foundry Noise Exposure Training Seminar
• Since 2004, over 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2009 alone, over 21,000 hearing loss cases were reported.
• In 2010, 52 citations were issued within the casting industry, resulting in over $113,000 in fines and penalties.
• In May 2011, OSHA announced a National Emphasis Program for primary metals industry and specifically identified Noise as one of its emphasis topics for enforcement.
• OSHA clearly will be enforcing occupation noise exposure in the coming year. Make sure your written documents and training programs are sufficient and up to date!
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