M9 Noise and Fumes

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Negative effects of loud noise in the workplace

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Annoyance, interference with communication, masking warnings, and hearing damage

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Brain's ability to handle background noise

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Filter out through focused attention

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Noise levels in maintenance areas.

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Ambient noise levels exceeding 90 dB can cause hearing damage with prolonged exposure.

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Best practice for important discussions.

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Discuss important matters away from noisy areas to ensure clear communication.

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Quiet places should be provided for aircraft maintenance engineers.

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Rest rooms, aircraft cabins, stores, and offices are quieter places.

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Fumes usually cause problems through inhalation.

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They can also cause eye irritation and other issues.

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Using a breathing apparatus is recommended in confined spaces.

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This helps protect against inhaling harmful fumes.

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Exposure to fumes can affect an engineer’s performance.

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It can cause them to rush a job to minimize contact.

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Engineers must inform about the presence of fumes.

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This is part of ensuring safety in the workplace.

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Health impacts of fume exposure

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Breathlessness, asthma, coughing, silicosis, COPD, renal disease, lung cancer.