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Home My WebLink AboutDRC-2024-007353 CLIVE SITE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE: 10/24/2024 ATTN: LLRW CC; Treesa Parker Karen Kirkwood RE: Transmittal 2024-078 Description of Documents Transmitted Qty See attached for update to Safety and Health. CL-SH-WI-305 Rev 0, Hearing Conservation 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please replace your current procedure revisions with the documents within this Transmittal. You are not required to sign any documents to verify receipt of this distribution. However, you should make every effort to ensure that your copy of the License is current. FROM: EnergySolutions Document Control Clive Facility Electronic documents, once printed, are uncontrolled and may become outdated. Refer to the Intranet or the Document Control authority for the correct revision. CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Revision 0 Authored By: Joshua Cordova, Health and Safety Technician II Date Reviewed By: Leon Baker, Health and Safety Manager Date Approved By David F. Booth, General Manager, Clive Facility Date Non-Proprietary New Proprietary Title Change Restricted Information Revision Safeguards Information Rewrite Sensitive Security Information Cancellation Joshua Cordova Digitally signed by Joshua Cordova Date: 2024.10.22 10:59:24 -06'00' Leon Baker Digitally signed by Leon Baker Date: 2024.10.22 15:13:54 -06'00' Digitally signed by David F BoothDN: C=US, O=EnergySolutions, CN=David F Booth, E=dbooth@energysolutions.com Reason: I am approving this document. Location: NADate: 2024-10-22 17:24:13 Foxit PhantomPDF Version: 9.7.5 David F Booth Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 2 of 11 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.1 Purpose 1.1.1 This work instruction is to document the outcome of the site-specific gap analysis prior to the implementation of the Hearing Conservation procedure. This gap analysis includes a review of all local, state, license, and/or procedural requirements. 1.1.2 This work instruction is to document the process for evaluating noise exposure. 1.1.3 This work instruction is to document the process for establishing and maintaining an audiometric testing program. 1.1.4 This work instruction is to document the process for identifying and labeling areas that require hearing protective devices to enter. 1.1.5 This work instruction is to document the process for conducting and documenting training. 1.2 Scope 1.2.1 This covers the requirements in ES-SH-PR-305 for designated work instructions CL-SH-WI-305-01, CL-SH-WI-305-02, CL-SH-WI-305-03, CL-SH-WI-305-04, CL-SH-WI-305-05. 2 REFERENCES 2.1 ES-SH-PR-305, Hearing Conservation 3 REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE 3.1 Applicable Sections/Additional Requirements (01) 3.1.1 After a thorough procedure and regulatory requirement review, all sections of ES-SH-PR-305, Hearing Conservation, are applicable and addressed in this site-specific work instruction. 3.2 Process for Evaluating Noise Exposure (02) 3.2.1 The site/project shall administer a continuing, effective Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) whenever an employee is exposed for at least 1 day per calendar year to continuous or intermittent noise equal to or exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels on an A-weighted (dBA), also known as the Action Level (AL) (OSHA criteria). Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 3 of 11 3.2.2 The site/project shall make all best-faith efforts to include for participation in the site/project HCP each employee exposed to continuous or intermittent noise for 1 day during a calendar year equal to or exceeding an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA), also known as the Action Level (AL) (OSHA criteria). 3.2.3 In order to determine areas and tasks that expose employees to levels of noise at or above the AL, the Clive site will establish Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) related to noise exposure for personnel at the Clive site. These SEGs shall be referenced in the Clive Industrial Hygiene Sampling Plan (refer to the Clive site IH Sampling Plan) and may be adjusted as required due to the changing nature of the work. As required, representative sampling for the SEGs will be conducted so as to reasonably assign risk, frequency or re-assessment, and protective measures recommended/required for each SEG. 3.2.3.1 Examples of SEGs can include: 3.2.3.1.1 Workers conducting concrete chipping with hand tools. 3.2.3.1.2 Workers conducting welding/grinding activities during container fabrication. 3.2.3.1.3 Office workers/supervisors/managers who spend less than 10% of their time in the field. 3.2.3.1.4 Equipment operators inside enclosed cabs, etc. 3.2.4 Noise evaluations conducted at the project may be informal, as part of ongoing assessments of fieldwork activities, or formal as a part of the Clive site’s IH sampling plan. Formal noise assessments shall utilize related forms for noise sampling referenced in ES-SH-PR-305 or ES-SH- PR-200. 3.2.5 Formal noise evaluations, as required, shall be conducted initially and periodically and include Sound Level Surveys and Personal Noise Dosimetry. 3.2.6 Sound Level Surveys 3.2.6.1 As required, a Sound Level Survey shall be conducted initially to determine if hazardous levels of noise exist within the Clive site. The Sound Level Survey shall be designed and conducted/overseen by the Health and Safety Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 4 of 11 Department in order to identify employees potentially exposed to levels of noise at or above the AL and enable the implementation of engineering controls, and/or the proper selection of hearing protectors, and the installation of signage. Sound Level Surveys shall be documented using a Sound Level Survey form (ES-SH-PR-305-F1 or equivalent). Diagrams or “noise maps” showing the location of each measurement taken should also be created. 3.2.7 Sound Level Surveys 3.2.7.1 As required, a Sound Level Survey shall be conducted initially to determine if hazardous levels of noise exist within the Clive site. The Sound Level Survey shall be designed and conducted/overseen by the Health and Safety Department in order to identify employees potentially exposed to levels of noise at or above the AL and enable the implementation of engineering controls and/or the proper selection of hearing protectors, and the installation of signage. Sound level surveys shall be documented using a Sound Level Survey form (ES-SH-PR-305-F1 or equivalent). Diagrams or “noise maps” showing the location of each measurement taken should also be created. 3.2.8 Personal Noise Dosimetry 3.2.8.1 When appropriate, personal noise dosimetry can be performed based off of the results of Sound Level Surveys (formal or informal). Personal noise dosimetry shall be documented using a Personal Noise Dosimetry form (ES- SH-PR-305-F2 or equivalent). 3.2.9 Additional Requirements 3.2.9.1 Sound level meters and personal noise dosimeters used for formal assessments shall be calibrated at the Clive site prior to and at the completion of each sampling event to ensure accuracy, and the calibration data shall be recorded. 3.2.9.2 Calibration equipment, sound level meters, and personal noise dosimeters shall be calibrated annually to a primary standard per the manufacturer’s requirements. 3.2.9.3 When taking formal measurements, sound level meters and Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 5 of 11 personal noise dosimeters shall be set to measure A-scale with slow response. All continuous, intermittent, and impulsive sound levels from 80 decibels to 120 decibels shall be integrated into the noise measurements. 3.2.9.4 Monitoring shall be repeated whenever a change in production, process, equipment, or controls increases noise exposures to the extent that: 3.2.9.4.1 Additional employees may be exposed at or above the Action Level (AL). 3.2.9.4.2 The noise reduction provided by hearing protectors being used by employees may be rendered inadequate. 3.2.9.5 Each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour TWA of 85dBA shall be notified of the monitoring results within 5 working days of receipt by the site. Affected employees or their representatives shall be allowed to observe any noise measurements. (Refer to ES-SH-PR-200, Industrial Hygiene, for an example of the employee notification letter for sampling results.) 3.2.10 Hearing and Calibration Documentation 3.2.10.1 The Health and Safety Department will be responsible for maintaining noise level surveys, personal noise dosimetry, and equipment calibration documentation. This documentation will be stored in the Risk Management folder or in OnBase. 3.3 Process for Establishing and Maintaining an Audiometric Testing Program (03) 3.3.1 All employees in the Hearing Conservation Program will receive audiograms initially and annually thereafter. 3.3.1.1 Employees may be requested to complete additional audiograms based on results and exposures from previous testing or work conditions. 3.3.2 The Clive facility will utilize CORE Health Networks to schedule Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 6 of 11 audiometric testing, advisement on follow up procedures, recommendations, and recordkeeping to fulfill section 6 of ES-SH-PR- 305, Hearing Conservation. 3.3.2.1 All employees may request copies of all testing results through the Health and Safety department. 3.4 Process for Identifying and Labeling Areas That Require Hearing Protective Devices to Enter (04) 3.4.1 All potentially hazardous noise areas must be clearly identified by signs located at their entrances or boundaries. The designation of hazardous noise areas and equipment will be based on this criterion: 3.4.1.1 Any work area or equipment where the sound pressure level is 85 dBA or above (continuous or intermittent) will be considered noise hazardous. 3.5 Process for Conducting and Documenting Training (05) 3.5.1 Employees required to be in the Hearing Conservation Program shall receive training both initially and annually thereafter. At a minimum, this training shall include: 3.5.1.1 An overview of the site’s Hearing Conservation Program. 3.5.1.2 The effects noise may have on hearing. 3.5.1.3 The purpose of hearing protectors, advantages, disadvantages, and noise reduction of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care. 3.5.1.4 The purpose of audiometric testing and an overview of the test procedures. 3.5.2 All employees may request a copy of the Hearing Conservation Standard from the Health and Safety department. Copies of this standard will also be posted in main employee break areas. 3.5.3 Initial and annual training will be documented through the Learning Management System (LMS). 4 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 7 of 11 4.1 ES-SH-PR-305-F1, Sound Level Survey Form 4.2 ES-SH-PR-305-F2, Personal Noise Dosimetry Form Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 8 of 11 ES-SH-PR-305-F1, Sound Level Survey Form (Page 1 of 2) Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 9 of 11 ES-SH-PR-305-F1, Sound Level Survey Form (Page 2 of 2) Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 10 of 11 ES-SH-PR-305-F2, Personal Noise Dosimetry Form (Page 1 of 2) Facility Specific Work Instruction CL-SH-WI-305 Hearing Conservation Non-Proprietary Page 11 of 11 ES-SH-PR-305-F2, Personal Noise Dosimetry Form (Page 2 of 2)