3 Responsibility of seafarers
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3 Responsibility of seafarers

 Seafarers should be made aware of the need to ensure that:

  • .1 all measures adopted for noise control are utilized;

  • .2 any defective noise control equipment is reported to responsible persons under the ship's safety management system;

  • .3 suitable hearing protectors are always worn when entering areas in which their use is required by warning notices and that those protectors are not removed in those spaces, even for short periods; and

  • .4 the hearing protectors provided for their use are not damaged or misused and are maintained in a sanitary condition.

Parent topic: Appendix 2 - Guidance on the Inclusion of Noise Issues in Safety Management Systems
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