Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)
Exposure to noise is very common but unfortunately goes unnoticed until employees complain or noise mapping is done. An effective hearing conservation program can prevent hearing loss, improve employee morale, increase productivity and reduce the incidence of stress.The Factories Act mandates such a program. Viron offers a very elaborate HCP which includes but is not limited to the following critical elements, Noise mapping Noise monitoring program Personal exposure assessment Audiometry Selection of Hearing protection devices (HPDs) Employee training and education Recordkeeping Program evaluation