Say this
- If you have to shout to someone one arm's length away, the noise is too loud. Put on hearing protection.
- These are today's noisy areas and tools. The signs at the entrances mean protection goes on before you walk in.
- Roll the foam plug thin. Pull your ear up and back. Push the plug in and hold it while it expands.
- Keep protection on the whole time you are in the noise. A few minutes without it undoes most of the protection.
- Ear muffs need a tight seal. Caps, hoods and thick glasses arms break the seal.
- If a machine gets louder than usual, tell me. It often means it needs repair.
- Go to your yearly hearing test. It catches damage early, while we can still stop it getting worse.
Ask the crew
- Which tools on this job are loud enough to need protection?
- How do you know if your earplug is fitted properly?
- What signs tell you that you are entering a noisy zone?
- When did you last have a hearing test?
Show them
- Fit a foam earplug in front of the crew, step by step.
- Point out the hearing protection signs and the edges of the noisy zones.
- Where to collect new earplugs and replacement muff cushions.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
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Sources
- WSH Guidelines for Hearing Conservation Programme (2024), WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
