@TS Srinivasan,
The document which you attached gives me new information. I was also aware that 90 dB for 8 hours exposure is the standard. However, I have checked the same with the Three State Factories Rules in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab, and in all three states, it is still 90 dB.
I wonder why it remains the same. Could it be that the information is outdated? If so, how can we confidently refer to the State Factories Rules when they provide incorrect information?
Frankly, in my plant, we have even displayed warnings for heavy noise areas where the levels reach 90dB and higher, urging the use of ear protectors. Once I obtain convincing details regarding the queries above, I will consider changing the 90 dB limit to 85dB.
I look forward to hearing all of your comments regarding this matter.
Thanks in advance.
From India
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730The document which you attached gives me new information. I was also aware that 90 dB for 8 hours exposure is the standard. However, I have checked the same with the Three State Factories Rules in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab, and in all three states, it is still 90 dB.
I wonder why it remains the same. Could it be that the information is outdated? If so, how can we confidently refer to the State Factories Rules when they provide incorrect information?
Frankly, in my plant, we have even displayed warnings for heavy noise areas where the levels reach 90dB and higher, urging the use of ear protectors. Once I obtain convincing details regarding the queries above, I will consider changing the 90 dB limit to 85dB.
I look forward to hearing all of your comments regarding this matter.
Thanks in advance.
From India
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Dear Dipil,
We have started an online e-learning program for our employees. In the hearing protection module, it is mentioned that the critical sound level is 85-120 dB. The course is by DuPont (Coastal).
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Hansa
From India, Udaipur
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We have started an online e-learning program for our employees. In the hearing protection module, it is mentioned that the critical sound level is 85-120 dB. The course is by DuPont (Coastal).
Regards,
Hansa
From India, Udaipur
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Dear TS Srinivasan,
A few more observations from the attachment:
1. On the third page, Singapore is mentioned. This indicates that it is not from India but from Singapore.
2. It mentions chapter 104, whereas our Indian Factories Act of 1948 has only 11 chapters.
Please provide your comments on the above.
Thank you.
From India
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A few more observations from the attachment:
1. On the third page, Singapore is mentioned. This indicates that it is not from India but from Singapore.
2. It mentions chapter 104, whereas our Indian Factories Act of 1948 has only 11 chapters.
Please provide your comments on the above.
Thank you.
From India
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Dear,
Please provide me with information about the following points:
1) Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Data.
2) Total OSHA Recordable Injury and Illness Rate.
3) OSHA Severity Rate.
4) What do you mean by "Citations"?
5) Do I have a written SHE program?
6) I have the required written programs for Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, OSHA Process, and Spill Prevention.
7) I have the necessary Safety, Health, and Environmental Documentation.
Kindly assist me in obtaining information on the above points.
With Warm Regards,
Sandip
9552507006
From India, Pune
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Please provide me with information about the following points:
1) Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rate (EMR) Data.
2) Total OSHA Recordable Injury and Illness Rate.
3) OSHA Severity Rate.
4) What do you mean by "Citations"?
5) Do I have a written SHE program?
6) I have the required written programs for Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, OSHA Process, and Spill Prevention.
7) I have the necessary Safety, Health, and Environmental Documentation.
Kindly assist me in obtaining information on the above points.
With Warm Regards,
Sandip
9552507006
From India, Pune
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Dear Dipil,
What you have observed is correct. I went to the Singapore government website to check the same, and your observation is accurate. Due to oversight, I made this mistake. The Factories Act is common for all the states ruled by the British. The name "Factories Act" misled me. Thank you for correcting me. One must be doubly cautious when citing examples. However, I had an opportunity to correct myself. In this process, I had a chance to learn more about Singapore regulations on medical check-ups, crane safety, etc.
Sorry and thank you,
T.S. Srinivasan
From India, Pondicherry
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What you have observed is correct. I went to the Singapore government website to check the same, and your observation is accurate. Due to oversight, I made this mistake. The Factories Act is common for all the states ruled by the British. The name "Factories Act" misled me. Thank you for correcting me. One must be doubly cautious when citing examples. However, I had an opportunity to correct myself. In this process, I had a chance to learn more about Singapore regulations on medical check-ups, crane safety, etc.
Sorry and thank you,
T.S. Srinivasan
From India, Pondicherry
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Dear Dipil Kumar,
Thank you for your response. Regarding noise levels in industries, we are discussing the noise level in noise-generating zones as per factory rules. The ambient noise level is also applicable to industries under the Environment Protection Act concerning noise pollution. The limits are as follows:
Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise
Area Code Category of Area/Zone Limits in dB(A) Leq*
Day Time Night Time
(A) Industrial area 75 70
(B) Commercial area 65 55
(C) Residential area 55 45
(D) Silence Zone 50 40
Note:
1. Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
2. Nighttime shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.
3. A silence zone is defined as an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions, and courts. The silence zones are areas declared as such by the competent authority.
Regards,
T.S. SRINIVASAN
From India, Pondicherry
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Thank you for your response. Regarding noise levels in industries, we are discussing the noise level in noise-generating zones as per factory rules. The ambient noise level is also applicable to industries under the Environment Protection Act concerning noise pollution. The limits are as follows:
Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise
Area Code Category of Area/Zone Limits in dB(A) Leq*
Day Time Night Time
(A) Industrial area 75 70
(B) Commercial area 65 55
(C) Residential area 55 45
(D) Silence Zone 50 40
Note:
1. Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
2. Nighttime shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.
3. A silence zone is defined as an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions, and courts. The silence zones are areas declared as such by the competent authority.
Regards,
T.S. SRINIVASAN
From India, Pondicherry
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Daer all,
HEARING PROTECTION AND NOISE CONTROL
When the daily noise exposure is composed of two or more periods of noise
exposure of different levels, the combined effects should be considered rather
than the individual effect of each. Exposure to different levels for various periods
of time shall be computed according to the following formula:
Cn = T1 /L1 + T2 /L2 + .... + T3 /L3
Where:
C = combined noise exposure factor,
T = the total time of exposure at a specified sound-pressure level (in hours),
and
L = the total time of exposure permitted at that level (in hours), from Table 5-
3.
If Cn > = 1, hearing protection is required.
PERMISSIBLE NON-DoD NOISE EXPOSURES
(Contractor)
Duration/day (hours)
Sound-pressure level dB(A) -- slow response
8 -------------- 90
6 -------------- 92
4 -------------- 95
3 -------------- 97
2 -------------- 100
1-1/2 --------------- 102
1 -------------- 105
½ -------------- 110
¼ --------------- 115
Permissible DoD Noise Exposures
Duration/day (hours) Sound-pressure level dB(A) --slow response
No limit ---------------- 80
9 ½ ----------------- 84
8 ----------------- 85
4 ¾ ----------------- 88
3 ¼ ----------------- 90
1 ½ ----------------- 95
½ ----------------- 100
¼ ---------------- 105
Dear dipil,Hansa,Srini
Thanks for ur all inputs.
Thanks & Besafe
Raghu
From United States, Fpo
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HEARING PROTECTION AND NOISE CONTROL
When the daily noise exposure is composed of two or more periods of noise
exposure of different levels, the combined effects should be considered rather
than the individual effect of each. Exposure to different levels for various periods
of time shall be computed according to the following formula:
Cn = T1 /L1 + T2 /L2 + .... + T3 /L3
Where:
C = combined noise exposure factor,
T = the total time of exposure at a specified sound-pressure level (in hours),
and
L = the total time of exposure permitted at that level (in hours), from Table 5-
3.
If Cn > = 1, hearing protection is required.
PERMISSIBLE NON-DoD NOISE EXPOSURES
(Contractor)
Duration/day (hours)
Sound-pressure level dB(A) -- slow response
8 -------------- 90
6 -------------- 92
4 -------------- 95
3 -------------- 97
2 -------------- 100
1-1/2 --------------- 102
1 -------------- 105
½ -------------- 110
¼ --------------- 115
Permissible DoD Noise Exposures
Duration/day (hours) Sound-pressure level dB(A) --slow response
No limit ---------------- 80
9 ½ ----------------- 84
8 ----------------- 85
4 ¾ ----------------- 88
3 ¼ ----------------- 90
1 ½ ----------------- 95
½ ----------------- 100
¼ ---------------- 105
Dear dipil,Hansa,Srini
Thanks for ur all inputs.
Thanks & Besafe
Raghu
From United States, Fpo
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Dear All,
Good discussion. I am attaching my contribution.
@ Mr. Raghu,
Thank you very much for your information. I am not aware of DoD or Non-DoD. Please provide a detailed explanation.
Thanks and Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M
From India, Calcutta
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Good discussion. I am attaching my contribution.
@ Mr. Raghu,
Thank you very much for your information. I am not aware of DoD or Non-DoD. Please provide a detailed explanation.
Thanks and Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M
From India, Calcutta
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Dear All,
Can anyone comment on the Health Awareness Pamphlet I have attached? Looking forward to getting some suggestions and value additions from all of you.
@Raghu & TS Sriniwasan, thanks for your inputs regarding noise level.
From India
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Can anyone comment on the Health Awareness Pamphlet I have attached? Looking forward to getting some suggestions and value additions from all of you.
@Raghu & TS Sriniwasan, thanks for your inputs regarding noise level.
From India
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Hi Srinivasa Rao. M,
Thank you for your write-up. It's a great one.
I have one question: which provides a higher amount of protection, ear plugs or ear muffs? According to your write-up, it's ear plugs. But why, considering that ear muffs cover the whole ear?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Best regards,
From India
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Thank you for your write-up. It's a great one.
I have one question: which provides a higher amount of protection, ear plugs or ear muffs? According to your write-up, it's ear plugs. But why, considering that ear muffs cover the whole ear?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Best regards,
From India
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