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Introduction
30 CFR Part 62 is the new MSHA Noise Standard. The
following presentation provides current information on this
regulation, and is based on material that was presented to
Michigan mine operators in hands-on noise sampling
workshops in 2001.
No specific claims are made concerning the accuracy of the
information presented here.
Regulations of Concern
Noise Sampling - CFR 30 62.110
Hearing Conservation Program - CFR 30 62.150
Noise Basics
The two factors that determine how hazardous noise
is are:
Intensity (Loudness) measured in dBA
Time of Exposure measured in Hours and Minutes
Noise Basics
Loudness is measured using a logarithmic scale. This
means that a 10 decibel increase does not simply add 10
to the previous level. It multiplies the previous level by 10.
Threshold of Hearing
Quiet Room
Conversation
Car (50 mph at 50 ft)
End Loader (In Good Cab)
Haul Truck (In Good Cab)
Crusher
Old Dozer (No Cab)
Air Track Drill (No Controls)
0 dBA
45 dBA
55 dBA = 45 dBA x 10
65 dBA = 45 dBA x 100
75 dBA = 45 dBA x 1,000
85 dBA = 45 dBA x 10,000
95 dBA = 45 dBA x 100,000
105 dBA = 45 dBA x 1,000,000
115 dBA = 45 dBA x 10,000,000
115 dBA has 10 million times more sound energy than 45 dBA and is
capable of causing 10 million times more damage to hearing.
Noise Basics
Allowable Noise exposure is based on Noise Dose.
Noise Dose is expressed as a percentage of the allowable
limit. How high it goes depends on both noise intensity
and time of exposure to noise.
Louder (More dBA) = More Noise Dose
Longer (More Time) = More Noise Dose
Absolute Quiet = 0% Noise Dose.
85 dBA for 8 Hrs = 50% Noise Dose.
90 dBA for 8 hrs = 100% Noise Dose.
95 dBA for 8 Hrs = 200% Noise Dose.
95 dBA for 12 Hrs= 300% Noise Dose.
Noise Basics
Different combinations of Loudness and Time can
produce the same Noise Dose. The following
combinations can all produce about 75% Noise Dose.
84 dBA for 14 Hrs = 76%
85 dBA for 12 Hrs = 75%
87 dBA for 9 Hrs = 74%
88 dBA for 8 Hrs = 76%
93 dBA for 4 Hrs = 76%
95 dBA for 3 Hrs = 75%
98 dBA for 2 Hrs = 75%
103 dBA for 1 Hr = 76%
108 dBA for 30 Min = 76%
113 dBA for 15 Min = 76%
Note: this table is based on using the 80 dBA (Low) threshold.
Exposure Time
Exposure times (in Hours) are listed across the top of
the table. (Shown here in red.)
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Noise Levels
Noise Levels (in dBA) are listed down the left side of the
table. (Shown here in green.)
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1. Measure the Decibel Level. (We will discuss methods for doing this
later.)
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REVIEW
Noise Sampling
Two types of instruments commonly used for
measuring noise are:
Sound Level Meter (SLM)
Cost as low as $40. Takes single noise
measurements. (Because of this, a great deal of
work must be done to calculate Noise Doses.)
Noise Dosimeter
High-cost instrument ($2000 and up). Takes
measurements constantly and does all the work of
calculating Noise Dose.
Your printed documentation includes detailed sampling checklists
for both an SLM and a Noise Dosimeter.
Dosimeter
Always be familiar with manufacturer's instructions for proper operation.
A typical dosimeter is usually capable of displaying the following information:
Noise Level
Total Estimated Shift Exposure time
80 dBA .....1 hr.
83 dBA (1:00 + 2:00 + 3:00). 6 hr.
84 dBA .....1 hr.
85 dBA .....1 hr.
Remember: The more measurements made, the more accurate the
estimates.
Dosimeter Sampling
Noise Dosimeters:
Measure accumulated exposure to varying noise
levels over time period.
Give readouts in % Noise Dose.
Dosimeter Exercise #1
This exercise illustrates how quickly the noise dose can
accumulate at high noise levels.
1. Insert microphone into calibrator.
2. Turn on dosimeter.
3. Set calibrator to 124 dB (or as high as it will go).
4. With dosimeter set to display High-Threshold Noise Dose
%, turn the calibrator on for exactly 5 minutes.
5. While waiting, watch how fast the Noise Dose is adding
up. (Note:Some dosimeters may require you to press the
'Noise %' button continuously to get a running readout.)
6. Turn the calibrator off after 5 minutes.
7. The Noise Dose would be somewhere around 125% for a
calibrator set to 124 dB and 17% for a calibrator set to
110 dB.
Dosimeter Exercise #2
In Review
Dosimeters are Dual Threshold
The Noise Dose is accumulated
simultaneously at both 80 dBA and 90 dBA
thresholds:
80 dBA is the threshold for the Action
Level
90 dBA is the threshold for the PEL
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Yes Date
Audiometric Testing
As per MSHA regulations 62.170 through 62.175
Audiometric testing must be offered to employees if
their exposure is at or above the Action Level.
The law allows employees to choose whether to submit
to audiometric testing if it is something the company
has not made mandatory.
Baseline audiometric testing must be provided within 6
months of enrollment in the HCP (12 months if mobile
lab is used.)
Annual audiometric testing must be offered thereafter
on employees who were baseline tested.
Two Forms "Record of Baseline Audiometric Testing",
"Record of Annual Audiometric Testing" are provided in
your printed material.
Audiometric Testing
What is it?
Why do it ?
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2K
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Baseline Audiogram
(The initial audiogram
taken by worker when
first employed.)
3K
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16 + 9 + 8 = 33
33 / 3 = 11
Reportable Loss? NO
STS ?
YES
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ANNUAL
Audiometric Testing
As per MSHA regulation 62.170
The Standard doesn't mandate Audiometric testing,
but it must be offered to all employees enrolled in a
hearing conservation program. It can also be a
condition of employment required by the company.
Audiometric testing is conducted by a physician,
audiologist, or qualified technician under the direction
or supervision of a physician or audiologist.
A Qualified Technician means one that has been
certified by the Council for Accreditation in
Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC), or its
equivalent. (20 hour course for certification.)
The mine operator must certify the training date & type.
A sample record for recording HCP training is included
in your printed materials. Or, if this training is part of
your Annual Refresher training plan, it can be recorded
on your AR training certificate.
Record Keeping
Records must be kept, and made available within 24
hrs of an MSHA request for records.
Employees, employee reps, and former employees
also have access to these records under certain
conditions.
Records required by part 62:
Exposure monitoring (if at or above Action Level)
Audiometric testing
Training