PLAN FOR NOISE
- Identify existing noise in your unit. If necessary, request PVNTMED assistance in
identifying sources.
Ensure that hearing conservation is part of the unit SOP.
Ensure all service members are medically fitted for hearing protectors and are
issued multiple sets.
Ensure all service members have annual hearing test/screening.
Control noise sources.
- Isolate by distance; that is, keep troops away from noise, if possible.
- Isolate by barrier; for example, use sandbags.
- Use organic equipment controls; for example, keep mufflers and engine covers
in good repair.
Train unit to do mission while wearing hearing protectors.
Post Noise Hazard signs in noise hazardous areas and on noise hazardous equipment.
ENFORCE INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Ensure that service members—
- Wear earplugs or other hearing protective devices.
- Do not remove inserts from aircraft or tracked vehicle helmets.
- Avoid unnecessary exposure.
- Limit necessary exposure to short, infrequent, mission-essential times.
- Clean their hearing protectors.
PROTECT MISSION
- Be aware of short-term noise effects on the service member’s ability to hear combat
significant noise.
- Assign listening post (LP)/observation post (OP) to troops least affected by
noise,augment LP/OP with night vision devices and/or increase the number of
audible alarms around your position.
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