Identificación y diagnóstico para la implementación de un programa para la conservación auditiva en las centrales de generación en la empresa Emgesa S.A. E.S.P.

Abstract

In the implementation of this Program for Hearing Conservation, developed systematic actions for environmental assessment of noise, recommendation e implementation of control measures, biological monitoring in workers, selection of personal hearing protection elements, Training and verification of the results of the Program. NIOSH recommends that hearing conservation programs be implemented for all unprotected workers who are exposed for 8 hours a day working at intensities equal to or greater than 85 decibels (A) and that the program include at least the following components. 1. Initial and annual Review Procedures. 2. Analysis of noise exposure. 3. Administrative technical controls of noise exposure. 4. Audiometric evaluation and monitoring of workers' hearing 5. Auditory prevention in workers. 6. Education and Motivation. 7. Keep a record. 8. Evaluation of the Program's Effectiveness.