Risks due to noise
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Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insufficient hearing
protection may lead to permanent hearing damage, hearing loss
and other problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling
or humming in your ears) . It is essential that a risk assessment is
carried out with respect to these risks and that appropriate regu-
latory mechanisms are implemented .
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Suitable regulatory mechanisms include measures such as the
use of insulation materials to avoid ringing noise occurring on the
workpieces .
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Use ear protection as per the instructions provided by your em-
ployer or as required by health and safety regulations .
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The sander or polisher is to be operated and maintained in ac-
cordance with the recommendations contained in this manual to
reduce any unnecessary increase of the noise levels .
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Consumables/machine tools should be selected, maintained and
replaced in accordance with the recommendations in this guide
in order to avoid unnecessary increase of the noise levels .
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If the sander or polisher is equipped with a silencer, always en-
sure that this in its place and is operational while the machine is
in operation .
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