1 - Noise Induced Deafness Prevention Programme & Sharing of Enforcement Results PDF

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace
Management of Noise Hazards at Workplace

Ng Zhihan Occupational Hygiene Branch OSH Specialist Department Ministry of Manpower
2010 Government of Singapore
Workplace Health (WH) Strategies
Targeted Intervention Programme

Noise Induced Deafness Prevention Programme Management of Hazardous Chemicals Programme
Confined Space Management Programme

National Asbestos Control Programme
2012 Government of Singapore 3
Scope
Effects of Exposure to Excessive Noise
Overview of Noise Induced Deafness Prevention Programme (NIDPP)

Hearing Conservation Programme Guidelines (HCP) MOM Engagement and Enforcement NIDPP Future Plans
Effects of Noise
1. Annoyance / irritation
2. Interference / disturbance 3. Exposure to Excessive Noise can lead to Hearing loss or NID
sound pressure level exposure duration frequency susceptibility
Noise Induced Deafness

Damage to nerve cells
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
Early stage
Might not be able to hear as clearly Affects way of life
Late stage
Hearing ability severely affected No known cure
Prevention is the only remedy

NID Stats
1000
1500
2000
2500
500
Year
Total ODs NID Occ Skin Disease
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Audiometry Stats
Number of workers under medical surveillance by year
120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000
0 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Government of Singapore 8
NIDPP Strategies
1. Developing and Prescribing Appropriate Standards
2. Providing Compliance Assistance
3. Deepening Capabilities to Monitor and Control Hazards
4. Educating and Engaging Employees
5. Targeted Enforcement
Indicators for NIDPP
1. 95% of workplaces inspected have implemented HCP 2. 20% reduction in NID
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Our Journey
2007
Developing Standards
2008
2009
2010
2011
Reviewed, Finalized and Introduced the WSH (Noise) Regs

NIDPP Educational Posters Revised HCP TA for work in noisy environment Compliance assistance checklist Music to my ears - Launch of NIDPP as national OH programme Technical Seminar for HCP implementation for workplaces Dormitory road shows Fact sheet on Noise Control in Entertainment Outlets Metal working forum (present) Landscape safety (present) Common Noise controls (bulletin) Workers newsletters (article) Review NMO and NCO course HCP guidelines for Workplace Health Kit for metal working industries. Managing Noise Risks for the Entertainment Industry Review HCP Guidelines to align with new regs NIDPP Webpage on iWSH portal Technical seminar in collaboration with WSH Council Introduce changes to new regulations Review 5 years of NIDPP Noise controls for industries invited
Follow up on previous screening Screening another 300 WPs for potential noise hazards utilizing CPs
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Compliance assistance
Educating employees
WSHCs outreach platforms

Research into control measures for common noisy processes Pilot trial utilizing CPs on 350 WPs with potential noise hazards
Deepening capabilities
MOM internal training and capability building
Targeted Enforcement
WiNE Probe for 200 workplaces in the metalworking, shipbuilding /shiprepairing and construction sectors
66 workplaces ID with high noise Noise Survey (300 companies replied with self assessment)
Hearing Conservation Programme Guidelines (2012)
Noise Monitoring
Audiometric Examination
Noise Control
Training & Education
Hearing Protectors
Legal Requirements
WSH(Noise) Regulations 1st September 2011 All workplaces are to Identify their noise hazards Control noise at workplace if noise is above PEL Provide hearing protectors as an interim measure Training for workers to understand the hazards they are exposed to WSH (Medical Examinations) Regulations Audiometric Examinations for all affected workers
What is Excessive Noise?

Noise Regulation 2(2)
A person shall be deemed to be exposed to excessive noise where the noise he would be exposed to, if he was not wearing any hearing protector, exceeds equivalent sound pressure level of 85 dB(A) over an 8-hour workday (PEL)
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Permissible Exposure Limit

Sound Pressure Level (dBA) 82 83 85 88 Maximum Duration (hrs) 16 12 8 4 Exchange Rate = 3dB
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94 97 100 103 106 109 112 120-140
Factories (Noise) Regulations, First Schedule
2
1 7 mins 4 mins 2 mins <1 min <10 sec
No exposure to above 140 dB is allowed
Noise Monitoring Audiometric Examination
Noise Control
Hearing Protectors
HCP Element 1 Identification of Noise Hazard and Evaluating Risk
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Identification of Noise Hazards

Ascertain if there is presence of excessive noise at the workplace
Qualitative Identification (Checklist / Site visits) Quantitative Identification (Noise Monitoring)
Conduct Risk Assessment, based on identification results, and evaluate the risk involved If more than 10 workers are likely to be exposed to excessive noise, the company must conduct noise monitoring and submit the results to Commissioner, OSHD
once every 3 years any change in conditions
New Noise Monitoring Report Guidelines

Annex B of Hearing Conservation Programme Guidelines (2012) A quick summary of the changes
Move from area-based monitoring to combination of area and personal monitoring Noise Monitoring Officers will conduct a HCP implementation check and include in the Noise Monitoring Report
Benefits
Occupiers knows the gaps in HCP implementation and how to rectify them Align report requirements for easier e-submission
Noise Control
Hearing Protectors
HCP Element 2 Noise Control
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Noise Control
Based on Noise Monitoring Report
Prioritize control based on evaluated risk Implement practicable measures to control noise
Controls can be done:

At Source Along the Pathway At Receiver
Hierarchy of Control
Substitution Engineering Control Administrative Control Personal Protective Equipment
Noise Control
Workplaces with noise issues can appoint a Noise Control Officer
Provides sustainable long term and short term noise control plans Mandatory for workplaces for more than 50 workers exposed
CP 99 (2003) : CP for Industrial Noise Control
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Noise Control Plans

Endorsed by management Based on SMART Objectives
Specific
Time
Measure
Realistic
Achieve
Noise Control Plans

Some good practices
Consider noise emission levels during selection / procurement of machines Involve employees exposed to noise hazards in the development of control measure Perform noise monitoring to evaluate control measures post-implementation Establish maintenance programme to ensure noise control measures remain effective Communicate proper use of the noise control measures to employees
Noise Control
Hearing Protectors
HCP Element 3 Hearing Protectors
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Hearing Protectors
Employers must provide employees working in noisy environment with hearing protectors Serves as interim measure while implementing engineering or administrative controls Employers must also ensure that hearing protectors are issued, used and maintained. SS549:2009 : Selection, Use, Maintenance of Hearing Protectors Care and
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Hearing Protectors
Levels 100 dBA Levels 100 dBA

Warning Signs
Post signs at all entrances to or at the periphery of all noisy area
Serves as a constant reminder for workers to put on hearing protectors
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Noise Control
Hearing Protectors
HCP Element 4 Training and Education
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Training and Education

Aim to increase awareness of noise hazard, and need for hearing protection Training must be conducted for all exposed persons at least once every 12 months For new employees, within 3 months of employment
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Topics for Training

Topics for training shall include :
Provisions of the Act and Regulations Effects of noise on hearing Purpose of hearing protectors & their selection, fitting & care Purpose & procedures of hearing test
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Noise Control
Hearing Protectors
HCP Element 5 Audiometric Examination
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Audiometric Examinations
Help detect early signs of hearing loss Audiometric examinations must be conducted
within 3 months of commencement of work (for new employees) annually for all workers exposed to excessive noise
Must be conducted by a Designated Workplace Doctor

Employees should not be exposed to loud noise for at least 16 hours before the audiometric examination. NID is a reportable occupational disease. All cases of NID must be reported via iReport. Results must be communicated to employees
IN-PLANT HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
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Recent Enforcement Activities

717 workplaces assessed over the past 3 years
Screening Exercise 2010 & 2012 Operations Canary 2011
Workplaces assessed for compliance to Hearing Conservation Programme (HCP)
Industries Selected
Metalworking Marine Manufacturer of Chemicals
Key Elements of in-plant HCP

1 Noise Monitoring must be conducted once every 3 years if more than 10 workers are exposed to excessive noise Noise Control Officer must be appointed to advise on Noise Control solutions if more than 50 workers are exposed to excessive noise PPE must be provided and used during the interim Workers are warned of the hazards involved and the precautionary measures to be taken via training Workers undergo annual audiometric examinations
3 4 5
Results of Enforcement Overall

Screening Exercise Operations Canary
7% 4% 0% 89%
26%
74%
Full Compliance Partial Compliance
Zero Compliance
Full Compliance Partial Compliance
Zero Compliance
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Results of Enforcement Breakdown by industry

Screening Exercises (Chemicals) Operations Canary (Chemicals)
30% 9% 61%
0% 100%
Operations Canary (Metalworking)
Screening Exercises (Metalworking)
33% 65% 2%
37% 0% 63%
Screening Exercises (Marine)
Operations Canary (Marine)
26%
0%
38%
74%
0%
62%
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Overall Compliance to HCP Elements
87%
47%
47%
42% 26%
Provides PPE
Audiometric Examination
Worker's Training Noise Monitoring Report

Complied Not Complied
Noise Control Officer

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Summary of Enforcement Exercise

Noise can be better managed at workplaces
Less than half implements the full hearing conservation programme 75% of workplaces do not have a NCO to provide noise control solutions 58% of workplaces do not regularly monitor their noise levels 53% of workplaces do not send their workers for audiometric examinations which helps detect early NID 90% of workplaces rely on PPE to control noise exposures to workers
Way Forward
Gazette CP 99 as Approved Code of Practice Enlarge the number of workplaces placed under surveillance Extend enforcement efforts Labelling of noisy machines Identify best practices in noise controls
All noisy workplaces to implement RM and full HCP

Useful Resources
Ministry of Manpower Website (rec & inno scheme)
www.mom.gov.sg Search for Noise Regulations Search for Tax Incentives Scheme for Noise Control
WSH Councils NID webpage

http://www.wshc.sg/nid
Singapore Standards e-shop

http://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/Product/Ho me.aspx Search for SS549 Search for CP99
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A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Management of Noise Hazards at Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2010 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Workplace Health (WH) Strategies

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Targeted Intervention Programme

Confined Space Management Programme

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Overview of Noise Induced Deafness Prevention Programme (NIDPP)

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Noise Induced Deafness

Prevention is the only remedy

Total ODs NID Occ Skin Disease

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

2. Providing Compliance Assistance

3. Deepening Capabilities to Monitor and Control Hazards

4. Educating and Engaging Employees

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Indicators for NIDPP

1. 95% of workplaces inspected have implemented HCP 2. 20% reduction in NID

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Reviewed, Finalized and Introduced the WSH (Noise) Regs

WSHCs outreach platforms

MOM internal training and capability building

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Hearing Conservation Programme Guidelines (2012)

Training & Education

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

What is Excessive Noise?

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Permissible Exposure Limit

No exposure to above 140 dB is allowed

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Noise Monitoring Audiometric Examination

Training & Education

HCP Element 1 Identification of Noise Hazard and Evaluating Risk

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Identification of Noise Hazards

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

New Noise Monitoring Report Guidelines

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Noise Monitoring Audiometric Examination

Training & Education

HCP Element 2 Noise Control

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

Controls can be done:

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace

CP 99 (2003) : CP for Industrial Noise Control

2012 Government of Singapore

A Great Workforce A Great Workplace