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Ce The Industrial Commission of Ohio 47th All-Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene Safety Congress 2325 West Fifth Amnut Columbus, OMo 43204 & Exhibit Ptwo# (014) 466*3389 April 12,13,14,1977 m $ m' apMRUP FOR__ Legal Section Industrial Commission of Ohio OR&MNSGaI ffijSSW So*"" Risk # SI-2647 Attn: Jeff Nackley Re: O.D. # 11701-22 Dear Sir: In conjunction with the occupational disease of Mr. William H. Quillen, O.D. # 11701-22, an industrial hygiene Investigation was conducted at the Delco-Moraine Division, GMC, 1420 Wisconsin Blvd., Dayton, Ohio. Data was collected utilizing a general radio model 1565-B sound level meter. All levels measured were steady in nature and would represent the exposure level throughout a full shift. Attached are the current noise standards as set forth by the agency's indicated. It Is emphasized that cited maximum tolerance levels are valid for a high percentage of the population but not necessarily for specific individuals. Because of the wide variations in susceptibility of individuals to the effects of noise, some may suffer hearing damage or high annoyance when subjected to exposure values equal to, or even below, those limits given.In the attached standards. Koise data collected In the departments wherein Mr. Quillen worked while at Delco-Moraine represent conditions as they presently exist. Inasmuch as Delco-Moraine has an on going noise reduction program at their facility. It would appear a valid assumption that noise levels could have been higher in the past. Following are levels measured in the departments Mr. Quillen's statement indicated he had worked in. Department 5- 95 dBA - Officials of Delco statedthe conditions in this department are much the same as they would have been during Mr.Quillen's early years. The entire department Is classified as a noise hazardous area with the wearing of hearing protection mandatory. V.\. - 3- j. Governor, Janw A; Rhodes-* lnduatriaj;Cbmmlsskm".ChalrmM, William W. Johnston Vic# Chairman,-Raymond A, Connor > Member, ^^onwd^ljwc^^^^^U^rgton# Aut Supt, BobRi!^* Manager of Safety Congress,Lawrence J,^yvj^alen.  <. *" . page . 2. :C- Department 9 - 92 dBA - At an Inspectors work station - Here again the entire department Is classified as a noise hazardous area with the wearing of hearing protection mandatory. Department 48 - 85 dBA Department 49 - 85 dBA Department 19 - 92 dBA at an Inspectors station - department designated as noise hazardous. Certain areas In department 19 are not classified as noise hazardous. Information as to which area Mr. Quillen.worked could not be provided.: : Department 45 Less than 80 dBA Department 22 86-88 dBA Certain of the departments or locations Mr. Quillen had worked In have been changed or relocated to hthe point that any. noise measurement at this date would be Irrelevent as regards this claim. Delco-Moralne designates noise hazardous areas as applied to the standard established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ' V '.''V- . Applying the parameters of any existing standard, Mr.-Quillen did during his employment at Delco-Moraine Division work In areas that are classlcied as noise hazardous areas.;/..- - \ S ! * * ' n e i j frr* * . '". m T g .'w n i ;1V T ia w 'iii i y w ) 1n u - . w g y f y .i1 Industrial-H^genlst fW rtol ATTACHMENT I- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY + AMERICAN CONFERENCE" OP GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST NOISE STANDARD. DURATION PER DAY HOURS 16 8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 . "/ SOUND LEVEL ' dBA :8Q ' ' DURATION PER DAY HOURS________ 8 6 4 3 2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/4 or less OSHA LIMITS :v.^\ SOUND ^LEVELv/.^- .. -...... " ; -'v.. :\T .. * *>.% >> j. ' . *... *-w,V ' . . ssso/-.: V-T--- v:'92: 95-' . V. '/v -