| Document ID (ISN) | 112430 |
| CIS number |
12-0279 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
RR 720
|
| Author(s) |
Brueck L.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Real world use and performance of hearing protection |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2009, ii, 69p. Illus. 1 ref. |
| Internet access |
Real_world_use_and_performance_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This report considers the effectiveness of hearing protectors in everyday work situations. The study reported here was undertaken in two parts. The first consisted of interviews with employers to discuss management of noise and hearing protector use, and on site observation of hearing protector use. The second part consisted of laboratory measurements of hearing protector insertion loss. The purpose of these measurements was to quantify the reduction in protection due to poor fitting or maintenance for a range of hearing protectors. Earmuffs were tested using the MIRE (microphone in real ear) method while earplug insertion loss was measured using a head and torso simulator with a simulated pinna and ear canal. Findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; equipment testing; hearing protection; supply of personal protective equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
test laboratories; safety consciousness; human behaviour; noise level measurement; safety and health training; public OSH institutions; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Personal protection
Noise
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