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015.021.018Description
noise hazard rating scale 20200909 Debbie Lamb 'Workmen's Compensation Board of British Columbia. 5255 Heather St. Vancouver, 13, BC. This rating scale has been specially designed to help you estimate the noise hazard connected with your occupation or place of work. INSTRUCTIONS; Set scale to column on the left showing the equipment or operation you are interested in. Lined up across from that will be at the noise hazard rating, permissible exposure time without protection and the recommended protection. BENJAMIN C MANNING. Equipment/Operation . Permissible Exposure Hrs/ Day. Recommended Protection. Chart. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BOARD CRITERIA When workmen are required to work in areas in which noise levels exceed the criteria for permissible noise exposure, the employer must take measures to reduce noise to approved levels. If it is not practicable to reduce the noise or to isolate workmen from the noise, the workmen shall wear personal protective equipment to protect their hearing. Exposure to impulsive or impact noise shall not exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level. The Workmen's Compensation Board regulations set out permissible exposure times to noises of various intensities. Those intensities, measured in decibels, and the related permissible exposure times without protection have been given noise hazard ratings on a scale of 0 to 6.'Acquisition
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Hall, DougNotes
Accession Date: 27-Dec-15
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
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Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyCreated By
Brunckhurst, CaraCreate Date
August 5, 2017Update Date
May 16, 2025