Noise Measurement

Report

Customer representative: Mr Larbi Benzerigat

Mr Messaoud Gheribi
 CONTENTS

Introduction 01

I Presentation of the company 02

II Framework and objectives of the visit 03

III Noise measurement 16

1 Cementation Unit 12

2 IRM Maintenance unit 16

3 Fracturing unit 26

IV Findings and preventive actions 35

V Recommendations according to the regulations 46

VI Conclusion 40

INTRODUCTION

Assess risks, set priorities for action and implement solutions to prevent
 a
ccidents and, beyond that, improve the working conditions, employees
performance and the overall performance of the company.

The aim of the institute is to undertake all activities relating to the

promotion and improvement of Health and safety conditions in the
workplace and to implement research, development and training
programmes in the field of occupational risk

prevention.

The intervention of the INPRP within the HALLIBURTON Company is for

a measurement of noise nuisances in order to improve working conditions
and implement an occupational risks prevention program.

The INPRP conducted this study at the request of EURL SAFETY

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS on 5/2/2019 on behalf of HALLIBURTON.

I. Presentation of the company

Halliburton is a petroleum servicing company that has grown into a large
multinational, second-largest oil and gas services provider in the world, with
operations in more than 70 countries with hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates,
branches, brands and divisions worldwide. The group employs more than 50,000
people.
II. Framework and objectives of the visit
 The purpose of the company intervention shall be to undertake all activities
relating to the promotion and improvement of Health and safety conditions
in the workplace.
 The aim of this study is to measure noise pollution in several workplaces.
 Measurement of noise pollution is essential to assess the degree of exposure of
workers.

 On the basis of the results obtained, the employer will take the necessary
measures to improve working conditions and reduce the risks resulting from
these nuisances.

 Thanks to the specificity of its objectives, the metrology laboratory will have
to intervene on a coherent set of activities of measurement, analysis and
advice, carried out in specific technical fields of measurement of noise
nuisances.
Objective of the intervention 
 Assessing the exposure of employees to noise pollution ;

Site Visit:
The site visit was guided by Mr Larbi Benzerigat: health and safety manager
and HSE supervisors.
These visits made it possible to measure noise pollution within the
HALLIBURTON Company premises.

The intervention of the INPRP took place from February 10 to 11, 2019 by
engineers. The health and safety manager, Mr Larbi Benzerigat, has identified
workplaces concerned by this measurement, namely:

 CMT cementing unit

 Maintenance unit
 Fracturing unit

 HPS Unit (nitrogen workshop))

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 Area Map HALLIBURTON Hassi Messaoud
 CMT cementing unit
 IRM Maintenance unit 
 Fracturing unit
 HPS Unit (nitrogen workshop))
 III. Noise measurement

 General information about noise

Noise is the cause of hearing loss but also of other pathologies
such as fatigue and stress. Noise is a set of sounds that produce an
unpleasant or uncomfortable hearing sensation.
Many activities regularly expose people to noise in relation to
which different means of action may be put in place at the workplace in
order to limit it.

 Definition of noise
Noise is a sound that has become disturbing or bothersome. Sound
is an acoustic vibration which, transmitted by the medium (air for
example), is capable of generating an auditory sensation.

Noise is characterized by its frequency and sound pressure level

measured in decibels [dB]

There are different types of sound:

 Pure sounds: are produced by the tuning fork no matter how excited the
tuning fork is, the frequency of vibration is always the same. Pure sound
corresponds to a single frequency is represented by a simple vibratory
motion are characterized by its amplitude (on which depend its acoustic
power and level in decibels)- frequency - its wavelength - its tone – its
intensity.
 Noise with a duration of less than one second, it is characterized by
the emergence opposed to background noise defines the most
common noises in the industry.

 Complex sounds: considered the sum of pure sounds

 Noise effects
Effects of noise on performance depend on the physical parameters of the
noise, its predictability, the nature and requirement of the task, the
duration of the exposure, the ability to control the noise, the sensitivity of
the individual...noise is undoubtedly a nuisance at work by the auditory
degradation of the operator which causes discomfort in the
perception of instructions whether they are verbal, warning signals or
perturbation of verbal communications that can lead to serious accidents.
Noise has adverse health effects resulting in:
a / hearing Fatigue:
As a result of exposure to loud noise, one may suffer temporarily from
ringing of ears (tinnitus) and a decrease of hearing acuity. These
symptoms can last a few weeks before they disappear.
B / Occupational deafness:
Prolonged exposure to high noise levels gradually destroys the ciliated
cells of the inner ear. Deafness is irreversible and is not seen when it sets
in.

C/ extra auditory effects:

Noise causes many other health effects:
  F
atigue and Stress
 Difficulty concentrating
 Reduced vigilance
 Decreased ability to perform tasks
 Memory disruption
d- Noise exposure risk

For the employer

 Work accidents
 Absenteeism
Other  Material damage
effects of  Declining profitability
noise  Cost increase

 Increase in For the family

Social Decline in
Security revenues
contributions Moral damage
 Impact on life

Modelling of the process of occurrence of noise-related damage.

Source
of the noise PERSON

WORKING IN
A NOISY
WORKSHOP

Prolonged
exposure to high
noise levels

DEAFNESS
The exposure limit value
Means concentrations, expressed in cm3 / m3 (ppm) and in mg / m3,
intended to protect workers from acute effects or effects of a
temporary exposure estimated to be detrimental over time (exposure
of a maximum duration of 15 minutes).

Noise exposure limit value (ELV) is the value of the employee's

exposure to noise which must not exceed this value during exposure
to noise.

It is about 85 dB (A) for 8 hours of work per day.

Noise intensity concept:

 Noise intensity is expressed in decibels.
 The noise dose received is equivalent for an exposure of 8 hours at 85
dB(A), 88 dB(a) for 4 hours, 94 dB(a) for 1 hour, 115 dB (A) for 1 minute.
…
 The pain threshold is 120 dB (a).
 Beyond 120 dB (a), severe auditory lesions are to be feared with
tympanic tear.
  M
easurement procedure
a) Measuring equipment
Sound level meter-digital acquisition integrator class I type, type 2240,
BRUEL & KJAER brand.
The sound level meter shall be calibrated before each series of
measurements using a standard 4231 source, emitting a reference signal
from 94dB to 1000HZ.

b) Measurement procedure
The
measurements were
carried out in
accordance with the
requirements of ISO
9612:2009 "
determination of
exposure to noise in
the workplace —
assessment method ".
Les mesures ont été
effectuées
conformément aux
prescriptions de la norme ISO 9612:2009 « Détermination de
l'exposition au bruit en milieu de travail — Méthode d'expertise ».
Two risk level indicators are considered:
1- The Daily sound exposure level recorded as Lex, d and expressed in a-
weighted decibels, dB (A) [depending on the sensitivity of the human ear
at the different frequencies].
This is the average noise level received by a worker during the entire
working day.
2- The peak sound pressure level, recorded as Lpeak, c and expressed in
dB, represents the maximum peak of the instantaneous noise observed
during the working day.
According to Algerian regulations:
The alert threshold : Lex, d = 85 dB (A) and / or Lpc = 135 dB.

The hazard threshold: Lex, d = 90dB (A) and / or Lpc = 137 dB

Note :
Lex, d= Leq + cte, etc = 0 for 8 hours of work

Leq being the equivalent continuous sound pressure level

Measurement Date :
 10 and 11/02/2019.

 Measurement time :
 Instantaneous measurements were made with a bruel & kjaer
type 2240 sound level meter - integrator.
 1-CMT cement unit
Surface de hangar est de 900m2 Hangar area is 900m2
POSTE 01 compresseur : Atelier de pompage POSITION 01
compressor: pumping workshop
- outdoors
Number of employees: Number of employees: the number of
workers who operate at CMT are: 5 workers
Working system is 4 * 4 / 12H per day
Activity :
Pumping water and cement from compressor to BATCH mixer, JEL-PRO
Main Tasks :
- Test the machines at the beginning of each shift.
- Filling of equipment (cement and water)
- Transport water and cement to worksites (oil wells))
- cementation of Wells
- well installation.
At compressor : (batch-mixer and jel-pro))
Noise Nuisance generated by the compressor

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batch-mixer, and jel-pro

Motors (batch-mixer and jel-pro)

POSITIONS. 02 office leader service :

- administrative office, there's a separation between the noise
source and the service leader Office.
Number of employees: the number of workers who operate at CMT
leader service level is 02
Work system is 1 * 8 /4*4 system
Activity :
- Studies and calculations for the cementation of Wells
Main Tasks :
- study the Wells (Cementation side).
- calculation and set up the Cementation needs.
office service leader

office service leader

 POSITION 03 cementing coordinators offices :
- administrative office, there is a separation between the noise
source and the cementing coordinator office and a distance of at
least 30 meters.
Number of employees:: the number of workers who operate at CMT:
cementing coordination service is:
02 workers
Work system is 1 * 8 /4*4 system
Activity :
- coordination between the leader service and the operators.
Main Tasks :
- coordination between the leader service and the operators.

Cementing coordinator office

 Cementing coordinator office

Results of sound pressure level measurements at the

 c
ementing Unit CMT::

Measurem Lpc Actual Time of

ent values (dB) exposure measure
Lex, d (dB time ment
Measuring points (A))

Variable
(minimum 09H30
A-CMT workshop :A- Atelier
89.3 96.1 15 min)
CMT :
1- at the compressor (batch
mixer, jel-pro)
61 67.7 10H00
2- at the leader service
Office.
52.5 58.3 10H20
3- at the cementing
coordinating office

2-IEM Unit maintenance :

The work schedule for the administration is 08: 00 - - - 16: 00 .
Position 01: grinder
Number of employees: the number of workers who work at the IEM
 m
aintenance is 05 workers, a workshop of 300 M2
- Workers are provided with compliant personal protective equipment
Activity :
Shaping and cutting of materials.
Main Tasks :
- shaping and cutting of materials places the part on the support and
performs cutting or shaping
- shaping and cutting of materials identifies equipment malfunctions and
determines corrective actions
- checks quality and identifies nonconformities
- shaping and cutting of materials fills quality and production follow-up
supports
 Grinder operator :

Use of the grinder

Position 02: welding supervisor :

Number of employees: the number of workers who operate at
- O Operate in a 300M2 workshop
- Workers are provided with compliant personal protective equipment
Activity :
- welding control.
Main Tasks :
- coordination between maintenance shop operators.
- inspection of welded equipment and materials.
- adjusting machines and equipment
- checking the quality and conformity of welds

Posistion 03: noise from truck traffic

just in front of the shop entrance (variable collective
noise exposure).
The values were taken at the entrance to the maintenance shop from the
truck traffic.
 N
umber of workers: the number of workers operating at the IEM
maintenance shop is 05 workers.
Work system : 1*12 (06h---18h).
- workshop of about 300M2
- provision of compliant personal protective equipment
Activity :
Various tasks performed by maintenance shop workers.
Main Tasks :
- Various maintenance and repair tasks (welding and cutting) of the trucks
transporting cementing, acid, water to the various worksites of
HALIBURTON all over the wilaya.
- Truck repair.

Welding on truck
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 Results of sound pressure level measurements at the IEM
maintenance Unit:

Measurem Lpc Time of

ent values (dB) measure
ment
Measuring points (dB (A))

Maintenance workshop :
89.6 93.1 10H40
- at grinder section
- at welding
58.4 68.2 11H00
supervisor office.
- at the entrance of the
11H15
maintenance workshop.
86.6 91.7
3-Fracturing unit :
Position 01: pressure pump operator
Number of workers: the number of workers operating at the fracking
workshop is 06.
Working system is 1 * 12 (06h - - - 18h).
Workers are provided with compliant personal protective equipment
Activity :
Trucks to transport sand in graphite form (particle named propent) for the
cleaning of the formation of Wells (small holes resulting from drilling))
Main Tasks :
Check the correct operation of the trucks (pumps, gel pro, blinder,
cranes, and backside).
Well cleaning after drilling with (gel+ proppant sand+ additives).
Well-cleaning sand
 Transport trucks

Position 02: nitrogen operator

Number of employees: the number of employees working in the
nitrogen section of the HPS workshop is 01.
Working system is 1 * 12 (06h - - - 18h).
Workers are provided with compliant personal protective equipment
Activity :
Filling of tanks with pressure storage tanks for transporting liquid
nitrogen to worksites for lifting operations (cleaning of Wells))
Main Tasks :
Supply of nitrogen and nitrogen to trucks for the needs of worksites (tank
to tank to transport to worksites))
"Nitrogen tank »

Nitrogen Tank
 Results of sound pressure level measurements at the
fracturing unit :

Measurement Lpc (dB)

values Lex, d
Measuring points (dB (A))

Fracturing unit : 105.2 109.3

- Start-up test area for
propent transport trucks
(pressure pumps and jel-pro)

- HPS workshop
(enhancement)
: 91.4 93.2
- at the nitrogen tank
- at the nitrogen tank 98.2 101.3
  Presentation of results :
Table 1: results of sound pressure level measurements at Halliburton :

Measurem Lpc Actual Time of

ent values (dB) exposure measure
Lex, d (dB time ment
Measuring points (A))

A-CMT workshop :A- 09H30

Atelier CMT : 89.3 96.1
1- at the compressor (batch
mixer, jel-pro)
2- at the leader service 10H00
Office. 61 67.7 Variable
3- at the cementing (minimum 10H20
coordinator 52.5 58.3 15 min)
cementation

B- Maintenance 89.6 93.1 10H40

workshop: 4 - at the
grinder 58.4 68.2 11H00
5- - at welding
supervisor office.
6- - at the entrance of the 86.6 91.7 11H15
maintenance workshop.
 C- Atelier de fracturation :
C-fracturing workshop :
105.2 109.3
7- Start-up test area for
propent transport trucks
(pressure pumps and jel-pro)

D-HPS workshop
(enhancement) :
8- at the nitrogen tank
91.4 93.2
9- at the nitrogen tank
98.2 101.3
 100
80
60
40
20

HALLIBURTON

noise level at the measured points

point 01 point 02 point 03 point 04 point 05
point 06 point 07 point 08 point 09

Hazard area
Safety area
Represents the alert limit (85 dB)
 Working areas concerned by measurement :

Noise measurements were carried out in the following working

areas: :
Point 01 Cement workshop, compressor unit
Point 02 Cementation workshop service leader office
Point 03 Cementation Workshop Cementation Coordinating
Office
Point 04 Maintenance workshop, grinder section
Point 05 Maintenance unit, supervisor's office section
Point 06 Maintenance shop entrance area

Point 07 Truck start testing area (jel pro

and pressure pump
Point 08 Nitrogen tank
Point 09 Nitrogen Tank
 IV. F
indings and preventive actions

In the workshops we studied, noise is present in almost all

workplaces, with a slight difference between the different workplaces.
Having regard to the regulations in force, in terms of noise nuisance,
which stipulates in ministerial directive No 9 of 28 June 1986 on the
protection of the health of workers exposed to noise pollution,
considers a level of 85dB "alert rating" and a level of 90dB " danger
rating ".
With regard to the acoustic study carried out by Halliburton, we found
that noise levels generally vary between 52 dB and 107.9 dB(a)/± 0.5 dB
(a).
Recorded levels that do not exceed the alert threshold this is at the
level of the service leader and coordinator cementation offices of
the Cementation workshop, and welding Supervisor office in the
maintenance workshop, the noise level is below 85dB acceptable
threshold.

 The recorded levels above the alert threshold are collected from the
 fo
llowing locations: : Cementation workshop at compressor ;

 Maintenance workshop at grinder area and the

entrance to the workshop
 Fracturing unit at fracturing machinery
 HPS unit at nitrogen Workshop

In addition to the above-mentioned thresholds, the regulations

provide that the employer must establish and implement a programme
of technical measures or work organisation designed to reduce
exposure to noise.

In order to better mitigate near-threshold levels, it is recommended

that improvements be made at the workplace level. :

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a. Risk assessment and localisation

Recommendation
description of the
Location dangerous situation action taken/ Mandatory
Employees Possible
(Hazard) non regulatory
exposed improvem
conformity measures
ent
 Cementing -Operator. -Cementing workers -All of the - Article 15 of Decree - Distancing of
workers are - Cement are exposed to a workers respect No. 91-05 (collective employees from
exposed to a technician. large, disturbing and the protection against the noise source.
noise)) ;
large, disturbing - cementing leader continuous noise mandatory - Article 16 of Decree
- Replace the
and continuous and coordinator. generated by the wear No. 91-05 (personal noisy equipment
noise generated - Supervisor compressor and the of ear plugs protection against with less noisy
by the HSE during the batch mixer and jel and ear muffs. noise)) ; one.
compressor and tour pro. - daily awareness- - Art. 6, 7, 8 of law no.
88-07 (protective
Cementi the batch mixer - exposure of raising at the start equipment) ;
ng and jel pro workers to noise of each shift - Article 22 of Law No.
workshop machines from the reactor and 88-07
during several (Leq : 96dB) during the - Executive decree 02-
operations: tests at the start of control of 427 (training and
information).
testing, filling each shift. HSE engineers - Art 02
of water and Sachons que le temps during interministerial
cement and de test entre 1 h et 2 h. the decree of 9 June 1997
Cementing at day. -Ministerial decree of
Know that the test 5
worksites. time between 1h and -the periodic
May 1996 (Table 42).
2h. medical
surveillance.
 Recommendation
description of the
Workshop Location dangerous situation action taken/ Measures
Employees Possible
(Hazard) non Mandatory
exposed improvem
conformity regulatory
ent
- high noise - welder and - noise exceeds 85 dB - workers comply - Article 16 of Decree -separatethe
level in the grinder ; during the use of a with the use of No. 91-05 (personal
protection against
workstations
maintenance - welding supervisor. grinder, and Hearing protection
noise)) ; from the
shop - Supervisor welding operation. (PPE).
- Article 16 of Decree maintenance
"discontinuous HSE during the -awareness No. 91-05 (personal
raising by protection against
shop.
welding and tour
cutting work". th noise)) ;
e - Art. 6, 7, 8 of law no.
IEM - a noise 88-07 (protective
workshop related to the HSE personnel. equipment) ;
(maintena movement of - the control of
nce) machinery » HSE engineers -Art 19, 20, 21 and 22 of
during law n° 88-07
t (training
a
he day.
nd information).
- periodic medical - Article 17 of Law No.
surveillance. 88-07 (medical exam).
-Ministerial decree of
5
may 1996 (Table
42)
 Recommendation
description of the
Workshop Location dangerous situation action taken/ Measures
Employees Possible
(Hazard) non Mandatory
exposed improvem
conformity regulatory
ent
- in front of -Operators - operators are exposed - tests are carried - Article 16 of - equip the
the - Cementing to the noise (leq 105dB) out in the open Decree No. 91-05 fracturing
fracturing technician. generated by air (personal machines with
workshop - supervisor - workers respect protection a
propellant transport
"test area » HSE during the the use of Hearing against noise) ; remote
- on site tour equipment during protection (PPE). -Art 6, 7, 8 of the
testing and to the oil - awareness Law No. 88-07 control to
cleaning medium. raising at each (protective keep
start of the equipment)) ; w
position by the -Art 19, 20, 21 and orkers away from
Fracturing HSE personnel. 22 of Law No. 88- noise source
workshop - the control of 07 (training and
HSE engineers information).
during - Article 17 of
t Law No. 88-07
he day. (medical exam).
-existing -Ministerial
per decree of 5 5
iodic medical may May
surveillance. 1996 (Table 42).
 Recommendation
description of the
dangerous situation action taken/ Mandatory
Workshop Location Possible
Employees (Hazard) non regulatory
exposed improvem
conformity measures
ent
Nitrogen area -Operators - Workers are also - workers respect - Article 16 of Decree Establish a
« filling of exposed to significant the use of Hearing No. 91-05 (personal remote
ni noise (noise emitted by protection (PPE). protection against
trogen » the nitrogen filling - awareness noise) ; control to
- HSE supervisor compressor on the tank. raising at each - Article 22 of Law No. keep
during the tour start of the 88-07 w
position by the -Art 19, 20, 21 and 22 of orkers away from
HSE personnel. law n° 88-07 noise source
HPS unit - the control of (training and
HSE engineers information).
during - Article 17 of Law
t No. 88-07 (medical
he day. exam).
-existing
per -Ministerial decree of
iodic medical 5 5
surveillance. may 1996 (Table
42)
Safety posters « Wear of PPE is mandatory"
 b-
exposure and personal protection :
The time parameter {a great influence on the exposure and therefore
for each level recorded a period is assigned not to be exceeded, the personal
protection becomes obligatory or it has been found that all the workers
comply with the wear of PPE against noise (ear plugs and, muffs ".

Table 3 will be used to encourage personnel { the use of personal

protective equipment pending the implementation of the above
recommendations.

Table 3 : exposure time not to be exceeded without Protection

according to the European directive.

Maximum Actual Noise

time not to working characterist
be exceeded time ic
Lex,d without
Measuring points (dB (A)) protection in
minutes

A-CMT workshop :A- Atelier

CMT : 89.3 56 Min
1-At compressor.
~5H Continuous noise
8H

2-at the Cementation leader 61 Complian

office
3- at the cementing 52 t compliant
coordinating office

B- IEM workshop : 89.6

4- at grinder 5- at office 52 Min
- welding supervisor.
6 - at the entrance of the 58.4 Complian Discontinuous
workshop. noise
86.6 t 104
Min
C- Fracturing unit :: 7- 7-
well cleaning and 2 Min Continuous noise
fracturing tests 105.2

D- HPS unit "nitrogen

91.4
workshop":
34 Min
8-at the nitrogen tank Discontinuous
98.2 noise
7 Min
9-at the nitrogen
tank

Personal protection

*All workers were found to be wearing hearing protection against noise ;

*International good practice has shown that the effectiveness of a
simple ear plug is estimated (only 60%), depending on the length of
time it is worn, the way it is worn (sealing), the damage caused by the
weather (bad storage), the lack of maintenance…
  NNecessary protective measures
The measures adopted by the employer to ensure the health and safety of
workers exposed to noise shall be determined on the basis of:
If the residual level is found to be above the limit values, you must take
the necessary measures immediately. :
- Adapt the machine or work equipment to reduce the source of the
noises emitted.
- Offer hearing protection to ensure better attenuation (in some cases, the
use of ear plugs and muffs is necessary) ;
- Organize the workstation to reduce staff exposure time
- inform and train workers on the risks related to noise, the means used to
prevent them, the obligation to comply with preventive and protective
instructions, the role of medical surveillance.
- Perform audiometric examinations periodically.
- Keep employees away from the source of the noise.

- Health monitoring:
A worker whose exposure to noise exceeds the upper exposure values (85 dB
(a)) May benefit from a hearing check carried out by a doctor, as well as from a
preventive audiometric examination when the level of exposure to noise exceeds
the lower exposure values (80 dB (A)) and a health risk is revealed.

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 V. Recommendations according to the regulations

 Noise nuisance:

Pursuant to Article 115 of Decree No. 91-05 of 19 January 1991 on general

protection requirements in the field of Health and safety at work, which
states: :

Art 15 : employers organizations are required to maintain the intensity of the

noise the workers are exposed to at a level compatible with their health by the
reduction of the intensity of noise at their source of emission, the isolation of
noisy workshops, soundproofing of premises or the use of appropriate
techniques or other means in accordance with the standards laid down in the
relevant regulations.

- Instruction No. 009 of 28 June 1986 on the protection of the health

of workers exposed to noise pollution.

 TRAINING

Executive Decree No. 02-427

Of 7 December 2002 on the conditions for organising the instruction,
information and training of workers in the field of occupational risk
prevention.
 .
Occupational Health Service:

The protection of workers ' health by occupational medicine is an

integral part of the National Health Policy.

- Pursuant to Law No. 88-07 of 26 January 1988 on occupational health,

safety and medicine and Executive Decree No. 93-120 of 15 May 1993 on
the organization of Occupational Medicine :

Periodic health examination :

Every six months according to the interministerial decree of 9 June 1997.
 
ew EU noise exposure directive 2003/10/EC

In order to strengthen the protection of workers against the risks related to exposure
to noise, this directive defines, for a working day of 8 hours, only two (lower and
upper) trseholds from which preventive action must be initiated and an exposure
limit value not to be exceeded.:

Threshold
for Old New Preventio
setting
initiating regulations regulations n Action
preventive
action
Lower Average exposure 85dB(A) 80dB(A) - Provision of PICB
exposure (Lex,8h) (but without
value Peak level (LP,c) 135dB 135dB imposing their use)
(VAL) -Information
and training
- Preventive
audiometry
proposed.

Upper Average exposure 90dB(A) 85dB(A) -Technical

exposure (Lex,8h) measures for
value (VAS) Peak level (LP,c) 140dB 137dB the reduction
of
noise exposure
-Signaling
- Obligation
to use PICB
- Periodic
audiometry
Exposure limit Average exposure None 87dB(A) - Not to be
value (ELV (Lex,8h) exceeded under
taking into Peak level (LP,c) None 140dB(C) any
account PICB) circumstances
- Reduction
measures
for noise exposure
PICB: personal noise Protection
Lex,8h: given value for an exposure time of 8h.
Lp,c : maximum value of impulse noise
ELV taking into account PICB: this corresponds to the level of noise exposure tolerated
inside the ear under Hearing protection.
 Equivalent daily exposure time
Sound level in Maximum Sound level in Maximum
dB(A) exposure dB(A) exposure
time time
80 8h 10 5min
83 4h 10 2min
4
86 2h 10 45s
8
89 1h 11 29s
0
92 30min 11 9s
5
95 15min 11 5.7s
7
98 7.5mi 12 2.9s
n 0
 Conclusion :

- A Further to this study, noise is a major nuisance at Halliburton

Company , workers are highly exposed to noise so risk of hearing
impairment, noise is a real nuisance at the workplace this must be the
basis of the preventive action plan that the company must undertake first
to avoid health problems to workers on the one hand and then to comply
with the law on health and safety on the other hand.

An approach to the Prevention of occupational risks is being

developed by involving all the personnel of the company,
recommendations have been proposed to guide and assist the
company { move towards good prevention by applying Algerian
regulations and standards in the field of occupational health and
safety.

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occupational Health and safety.