Hazardous Noise Case Study
You have been hired as a consultant to help a local machine shop solve a hazardous noise problem. The shop is 10,000
square feet in area, with 12-foot high concrete block walls, and a flat metal roof. Inside the shop are two band saws, two metal lathes, three drill presses, one milling machine, and three abrasive grinders. The
six employees work at benches located throughout the shop, using a variety of pneumatic-powered hand tools and non-powered tools. A recent noise survey found sound pressure levels exceeding 100dBA in
some parts of the shop. All employees were monitored for noise exposure over an eight-hour workday, and the calculated TWA for noise for the employees ranged from 88dBA to 97dBA.
Using the Risk Assessment Matrix in Table 11 on page 122 of the course textbook, conduct an initial hazard analysis and risk assessment based on the information in the scenario provided. Discuss how you
arrived at the risk level estimate. Determine a possible control measure for each of the six levels in the hierarchy of controls on page 208 in the course
textbook, and explain the reasoning behind each choice. For each of the selected control measures, reevaluate the
original risk. In a summary paragraph, discuss the results and how the shop managers could determine which controlmeasures would be required and which others might be beneficial to their operations. Your
paper must be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting cover page and references, and follow APA formatting for the paper, as well as for all references and in-text citations.
I HAVE UPLOADED ADDITIONAL FILES CONTAINING THE RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX TABLE 11 ON PAGE 122.
TEXTBOOK Manuele, F. (2008). Advanced safety management focusing on Z10 and serious injury prevention. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons.
THE HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS:
A. ELIMINATION
B. SUBSTITION OF LESS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, PROCESSES, OPERATIONS, OR EQUIPMENT
C. ENGINEERING CONTROLS
D. WARNINGS
E. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
F. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore.
That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
You have to be 100% sure of the quality of your product to give a money-back guarantee. This describes us perfectly. Make sure that this guarantee is totally transparent.
Read moreEach paper is composed from scratch, according to your instructions. It is then checked by our plagiarism-detection software. There is no gap where plagiarism could squeeze in.
Read moreThanks to our free revisions, there is no way for you to be unsatisfied. We will work on your paper until you are completely happy with the result.
Read moreYour email is safe, as we store it according to international data protection rules. Your bank details are secure, as we use only reliable payment systems.
Read moreBy sending us your money, you buy the service we provide. Check out our terms and conditions if you prefer business talks to be laid out in official language.
Read more