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    Science of Safety Podcast: Episode 3.

    August 27, 2018
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    Science of Safety Podcast.

    Episode 3:
    Hearing Protector Device Selection – Part 1.

    Science of Safety Podcast.

    Episode 3:
    Hearing Protector Device Selection – Part 1.

    Science of Safety Podcast.

    Episode 3:
    Hearing Protector Device Selection – Part 1.

        

    In this episode host Mark Reggers speaks with guest Luciana Macedo, Occupational Hygienist for 3M Australia/New Zealand in the Personal Safety Division to help you work through the range of hearing protection options available to select the most appropriate for a wide range of noise levels.  

    It’s a loud world out there, and some of us work in hazardous noise environments. Being around too much loud noise can make you lose your hearing. Don’t put your hearing at risk, once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. Repeated exposure to loud sounds, greater than 85 dBA, can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as other negative health effects that can impact your well being, such as: stress, anxiety, hypertension, sleep disturbance and fatigue. Here’s the good news, there’s a lot you can do to protect your hearing with the appropriate hearing protection.

        

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    3M Occupational Hygienist Luciana Macedo

    Guest Bio:

    Luciana Macedo (pictured left) is an Occupational Hygienist for 3M Australia and New Zealand in the Personal Safety Division and has over 15 years experience in the health and safety industry both here in Australia and New Zealand.

    She has a Masters of Occupational Hygiene Practice. She is a committee member of the Australia New Zealand Standard of the 1269 Occupational Noise Management series.

    She has previously worked in Research & Development at 3M Brazil where she was part of the team who formulated earplug material.

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    In this show, part 1 of 2, Mark & Luciana discuss the following:

        

    • What is the difference between noise and sound?
    • Why protect our hearing?
    • How much noise will damage a workers hearing?
    • Where would a workplace go to get information on noise management and control?
    • How does a workplace identify noise hazards?
    • Why does a workplace need to do a noise assessment?
    • Who can undertake a noise assessment?
    • Hierarchy of Control.
    • How do I know how much noise a Hearing Protection Device will block?
    • Types of different Hearing Protection Devices.

    Whether you’re involved in preventing hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure, an employer who manages a noisy workplace, or work in a noisy environment, tune in to the podcast and ensure your hearing protection has you covered.

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    Contact a 3M Safety Specialist at scienceofsafetyanz@mmm.com for more information