Management Responsibilities
Management's primary responsibilities are to make sure that potentially controllable noise sources are identified and that priorities for controls are set and accomplished.
It is also management's responsibility to see that any changes in equipment or process are done only after evaluation of their impact on employee noise exposure.
Purchasing more quiet equipment can be very helpful, but sometimes the company must be willing to pay more for quieter equipment, but these investments should be cost-effective in the long run.
Implementing a buy quiet program can significantly reduce the amount of time it takes for workplace noise to no longer be hazardous.
Managers may need to commit resources for in-house development of technology to control exposure problems specific to their companies and processes. In some cases, they may need to budget for maintenance of exposure control devices to prevent their deterioration over time. Finally, they should make sure that lunch and break areas are as free from noise hazards as reasonably possible.
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3-8. What should managers do first before making changes to equipment or processes that result in noise exposure?
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