WSH Guideline -Hearing Conservation Program

 WSH Guideline -Hearing Conservation Program

What is WSH Guideline 

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program 

Check out the free WSH Guideline -Hearing Conservation Program to improve your organization WSH practices. For the latest WSH Guidelines update, refer to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council Website.

WSH Guideline -Hearing Conservation Program Scope

Noise is generated during processes, operations and work activities. It is one of the most common occupational health hazards. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss, or commonly known as noise-induced deafness (NID). NID refers to a permanent loss in hearing sensitivity which leads to communication difficulties, impairment of personal relationships, social isolation and degradation in the quality of life.

Other detrimental effects of excessive noise exposure include:

• Tinnitus (a distressing condition characterised by ringing in the ear which can lead to disturbed sleep);

• Acoustic trauma (temporary or permanent hearing loss due to sudden exposure to very loud noise);

• Interference with speech communication and perception of warning signs;

• Disruption of job performance;

• Annoyance; and

• Extra-auditory effects.

To protect exposed employees from the adverse effects of noise, every workplace with a noise hazard should implement a comprehensive Hearing Conservation Programme (HCP), as part of the company’s workplace safety and health (WSH) programme.

The Guidelines on Hearing Conservation Programme serves to assist employers, plant engineers, noise monitoring and noise control personnel, safety and health officers, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the HCP.

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