tg07 31 proper use foam earplugs

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Proper use of foam earplugs Page 1 of 2 1. Using clean hands, roll and compress the entire earplug into a thin cylinder. 2. To make insertion easier, pull back and up on the outer part of the ear. 3. Insert the earplug into the ear canal, and hold it in place for a few seconds until it expands and blocks out noise. TG 07-31 Not properly inserted Properly inserted TOOLBOX MEETING GUIDE Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. !

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health and safety: Personal Protective equipment. Manual on proper user of foam ear plugs especially for environments with loud noises

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Page 1: TG07 31 Proper Use Foam Earplugs

Proper use of foam earplugs

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1. Usingcleanhands,rollandcompresstheentireearplugintoathincylinder.

2. Tomakeinsertioneasier,pullbackandupontheouterpartoftheear.

3. Inserttheearplugintotheearcanal,andholditinplaceforafewsecondsuntilitexpandsandblocksoutnoise.

TG 07-31

Not properly inserted

Properly inserted

TOOLBOX MEETING GUIDE

Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.

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WorkSafeBC Prevention Information Line: 604 276-3100 or toll-free 1 888 621-SAFE (7233)Page 2 of 2

Project: Address:

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