Noise and Vibration

When are you LESS likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration syndrome?

• When you are warm and dry

• When you are wet but warm

• When you are wet and cold

• When you are cold but dry

What is the main purpose of hearing protection?

• To undo hearing damage

• To help you hear better

• To block out all noises in the workplace

• To reduce the noise level you are exposed to

Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Can this damage be reversed?

• With time, the condition may repair itself

• The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

• You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

• Yes, but you will need to change your current job

For maximum protection, how should you insert disposable foam earplugs?

• Roll them up, pull the top of your ear to open up your ear canal, then insert them

• Just insert them the way they are

• Fold them in half then insert them halfway into your ear

• Soak them in water then insert them half way into your ear, they will expand naturally

You use hand-held vibrating tools regularly, what serious health problem is this most likely to cause?

• Dermatitis

• Painful blisters on your hands

• Skin cancer

• You could damage the blood vessels in your fingers and hands

Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your hearing. (Choose 2 answers)

• Temporary hearing loss

• An excess build-up of wax in your ears

• Constant ear infections

• Permanent hearing loss

What is a common sign that you have noise related hearing damage?

• You will get regular ear infections

• You will get rashes around your ears

• You will get persistent headaches

• You will find it difficult to follow along with conversations, more so if there are background noises

Which tool is most likely to cause hand-arm vibration syndrome?

• Hand saw

• Hammer drill

• Chisel and hammer

• Battery powered drill

Which THREE are early signs that you may have hand-arm vibration syndrome? (Choose 3 answers)

• A tingling/pins and needles sensation in your fingers

• You will suffer from temporary loss of feeling in your fingers

• You will get rashes all over your hands

• Your fingertips will turn white

• You will get blisters all over your hands

What can you do to reduce the effects of hand-arm vibration if you have to use vibrating tools?

• Apply as much force as possible while using the tool

• Work as fast as you can to get the job done faster

• Grip the tool as tight as possible

• Do not smoke, this will affect blood circulation