Predicting harmful noise events and implementing corrective actions prior to noise induced hearing loss

摘要

A method of avoiding harmful noise levels, the method comprising implementing a cognitive suite of workplace hygiene and injury predictors (WHIP) that has learned to identify noise sources and indicators of harmful noise levels, detecting an indicator, and implementing a corrective action by at least one of altering the operation of a noise source, modifying a time of a scheduled task, or changing prescribed personal protective equipment.