3M eg4 Noise assessment steps, Setting-up your dosimeter parameters for your noise studies

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Dosimetry

Noise assessment steps

Noise assessment steps

1.Perform a task-based work flow analysis of unacceptable “noisy” areas and list regulations/codes you will follow.

Observe facility/areas and jot down areas of concern

Check with standards and noise ordinance regulations in your region/city.

See Chapter 1 for basic information on dosimetry and standards

2.Setting-up your dosimeter parameters for your noise studies.

Customize measurement setup (i.e., criterion level, threshold, weighting, exchange rate, etc.)

See chapter 2 for getting started with your dosimeter

See Chapter 3 for customizing your set-up parameters

See Chapter 6 for Noise study scenarios

3.Running your studies.

Calibrate dosimeter

Attach the dosimeter

Run, observe, and stop your studies

Understand display indicators

See Chapter 4 “Running and operating the Edge”

4.View your results via DMS.

Working with Charts and Graphs

Organizing and saving your studies

See Chapter 5 to view measurements with Detection Management Software DMS

5.Develop corrective actions.

Engineering: redesign tools, implement changes in workstation

Administrative: job sharing/rotations, redefinition of job functions, reduce duration operating tool/equipment, and/or implement medical surveillance

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