Carson, CA
Conducted a noise exposure survey to evaluate employee noise exposures experienced during unloading of ethanol at a storage and distribution terminal and to determine compliance with applicable Federal, State regulations and industry guidelines. Five employees were monitored for noise exposure during their work shift. A report was prepared and provided with the following recommendations:
- Develop an effective Hearing Conservation Plan,
- Conduct employee monitoring whenever there is a change in production, process, equipment or controls that may increase employee noise exposures above the Cal/OSHA Action Level,
- Notify employees of the results,
- Maintain an audiometric testing program,
- Continue to provide hearing protection and training,
- Maintain a file with an accurate record of all employee exposure measurements and audiometric tests, and
- Verify peak noise levels with a sound level meter equipped with a peak detector.