Common use of Noise Abatement Clause in Contracts

Noise Abatement. (a) The Joint Health and Safety Committee will conduct noise measurements throughout the plant and identify areas and equipment by amount of noise found or produced. (b) The Company will ensure that bi-annual audiometric tests are made available for all employees who are exposed to noise in excess of 80 dBA. The results of the audiometric examinations will be given to each employee. Statistics shall be supplied to the Committee. Permanent records of audiometric tests and noise level surveys will be maintained by the Company. The Company recognizes 85 dBA as our maximum sound level without the use of personal protective equipment, but, will strive to bring all new equipment in at or below 80 dBA and will strive to reduce current levels to same.

Noise Abatement. (a) The Joint Health and Safety Committee will conduct noise measurements throughout the plant and identify areas and equipment by amount of noise found or produced. (b) The Company will endeavor to ensure that bi-annual audiometric tests are made available for all employees who are exposed to noise in excess of 80 dBA. The results of the audiometric examinations will be given to each employee. Statistics shall be supplied to the Committee. Permanent records of audiometric tests and noise level surveys will be maintained by the Company. The Company recognizes 85 dBA as our maximum sound level without the use of personal protective equipment, but, will strive to bring all new equipment in at or below 80 dBA and will strive to reduce current levels to same.