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68708_EBoat_News.indd 2 8/2/12 4:02 PM PASCAGOULA, MISS. SS Mississippi (SSN-782), the ninth Virginia-class attack submarine, joined the fleet in a commissioning ceremony held here last month. More than 7,500 people braved the typical tropical Mis- sissippi weather to witness the ceremony in Pascagoula, while others viewed it live on the Internet. Secretary of the Navy RAY MABUS, a native Mis- Usissippian and former governor of the state, was the ceremony’s keynote speaker. “I am so glad to be home to commission the wonderfully named Mississippi”, said Mabus. “When you look at Mississippi you know that American exceptionalism, to paraphrase Mississippian Wil- liam Faulkner, will not only survive, it will prevail,” he said. Electric Boat President KEVIN J. POITRAS noted that one month earlier the Virginia team delivered the submarine Missis- sippi almost a year ahead of schedule and more than $60 million under cost. “That’s the kind of performance which defines the Virginia program, and enables us to provide solid support for the Navy’s shipbuilding goals,” Poitras said. “It took just over 62 months to build Mississippi, which sets a record for the Virginia-class program, and is a testament to the skill and dedication of the shipbuilders,” Mabus said. “The reason we have the edge that we do and the reason that no navy on earth can touch us, is because of the sailors that represent the United States Navy,” he said. “The sailors standing before you are the best skilled, the highest trained, and most dedicated that the world has ever known.” Continuing the longstanding Navy traditional first order, Ship Sponsor ALLISON STILLER, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Ship Programs, proclaimed, “Man our ship and bring her to life.” For the Navy and for the state of Mississippi, the wait was over. Last December, Stiller broke the traditional champagne bottle against the submarine’s sail during the christening ceremony at the Groton shipyard. Her initials were welded onto a plaque inside the submarine during the keel-laying ceremony at Quonset Point in 2010. In his remarks, Poitras described Stiller’s extensive involvement with USS Mississippi and its crew. “Since she was named sponsor of Mississippi, Ms. Stiller has participated in the important milestones marking this ship’s young life – its keel laying, float-off, christening, and now its commissioning,” Poitras said. “These activities have helped her develop a par- ON FRONT COVER: THE VIRGINIA-CLASS ATTACK ticularly strong bond with the crew of Mississippi and the Electric SUBMARINE MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) ARRIVES IN Boat shipyard. PASCAGOULA, MISS. FOR ITS JUNE 2 COMMISSIONING “Her warmth and personal engagement with the submarine Mis- CEREMONY. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO) USS MISSISSIPPI JOINS NAVY FLEET sissippi and its crew will be remembered by everyone associated with this fine ship,” he said. ABOVE: SAILORS ASSIGNED TO USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) MAN THE SHIP DURING THE COMMISSIONING As the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, Missis- CEREMONY FOR THE NAVY’S NINTH VIRGINIA-CLASS sippi is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the IN HOME-STATE CEREMONY ATTACK SUBMARINE. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO) CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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EARNED HOURS TO DATE JUNE 2012

Health Fairs Draw More Than 1,000 Employees FEATURING CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS, BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS, MASSAGE THERAPY, GLUCOSE TESTING, BODY-FAT ANALYSIS AND MORE, TWO HEALTH FAIRS HELD RECENTLY IN GROTON AND NEW Black Engineering LONDON ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,000 EMPLOYEES. IN THE PHOTO ABOVE, WILLIAM WOOD (453) HAS Council Awards HIS CHOLESTEROL LEVEL CHECKED. Scholarships AT ITS 17TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET, ELECTRIC BOAT’S BLACK ENGINEERING COUNCIL PRESENTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. SHOWN IN THE seven core competencies of the Submarine Force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, PHOTO ABOVE ARE, FROM LEFT, DR. delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and GRACE JONES, PRESIDENT OF THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND reconnaissance and mine warfare. Mississippi will support these capabilities for years to come. THE EVENT’S PRINCIPAL SPEAKER; SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS TANDAI ern Pacific and under the Arctic ice to work with the Coast Guard and our international partners, and CHISOWA AND JESSICA FORT; AND she’ll support our carrier strike groups around the world,” said Mabus. BEC PRESIDENT DARRELL COMENA. USS Mississippi was a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser (CGN-40) that was in service from August 1978 to July 1997.

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CONTENTS

1-3 USS Mississippi Joins Navy Fleet 4 Earned Hours 4 Black Engineering Council 5 Health Fairs Draw Employees 6 Sea Shuttle Mileage Milestone 7 First Under Weigh Competition 7 It All Counts Raffle 7 Repository Replacement / Reduction 8 Marine Systems News 9 60th Anniversary of Nautilus Keel Laying 10 EB Business Ethics and Conduct 11 GD Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results 12/13 Health Matters / Retirees 14 New Hires 15 Service Awards 16 Safety Performance

MISSISSIPPI IS COMMISSIONED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 FACT: EB

seven core competencies of the Submarine Force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and mine warfare. Mississippi will support these capabilities for years to come. ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS is published “During the time Mississippi is in the fleet, she may patrol the waters of the North Atlantic to the West- monthly by the Public Affairs Dept. 75 Eastern Point Road ern Pacific and under the Arctic ice to work with the Coast Guard and our international partners, and Groton, CT 06340 she’ll support our carrier strike groups around the world,” said Mabus. DAN BARRETT, Editor Mississippi is the fifth Navy ship, and first submarine, to be named for the Magnolia state. The most recent LINDA RUTAN, Contributing Editor USS Mississippi was a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser (CGN-40) that was in service from August 1978 BOB GALLO, GARY SLATER, to July 1997. GARY HALL, Photography Phone (860) 433-8202 Fax (860) 433-8054 Email [email protected]

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SEA SHUTTLE CLOSES IN ON MILEAGE MILESTONE

high,” he said. he Virginia Submarine Program “It’s usually a two-day cycle between and Electric Boat’s Sea Shuttle will pass a milestone Quonset Point and Groton,” he said. in September when the barge “We load during the day; sail that night, makes its 100th trip between and offload the next day.” T The Sea Shuttle has three legs that Southern New England and Virginia. ratchet down to underwater concrete Altogether, said Chief Docking pads in the locations where it loads and Engineer LIAM M. FARRAGHER unloads. This enables Electric Boat (502), the Sea Shuttle has completed to use transporters to drive 2,000-ton more than 1,000 trips, including modules and other smaller pieces of runs between the Quonset Point material on and off quickly and safely. manufacturing facility and the Groton Before modular construction the shipyard. shipyard used deck barges, employing cranes to load and unload, Built in Quincy, Mass., for Electric Boat in 1983, the Sea Shuttle which limited the weight of what was designed to move large submarine modules. The barge now is was moved. closing in on 150,000 miles traveled and uncounted thousands of “Moving to two submarines a year is going to require us to tons of material transported between various locations. selectively target the loads for heavy-lift capability and return to “This is a very unique heavy lift capability for Electric Board that the deck barge model that we had before for smaller loads,” facilitates modular construction,” said Farragher. “It is a linchpin for Farragher said. modular construction methods.” Farragher said after almost 30 years of operating the Sea Shuttle Typically the Sea Shuttle accommodates one load per week, EB has finely tuned the maintenance procedures and there is no depending on its maintenance requirements and the need current need to consider a replacement. for transport. “Over the last five years we have increased our maintenance, and “Right now, we’re in a maintenance window,” said Farragher. “In with this increased investment the shuttle will be able to meet all of the September / October 2012 time frame, our usage will be very its obligations indefinitely,” Farragher said.

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68708_EBoat_News.indd 6 8/2/12 4:02 PM FIRST UNDER CHANGES COMING TO WEIGH THE IT ALL COUNTS RAFFLE PROGRAM o enter the 2013 raffle, employees and their eligible dependents must complete COMPETITION one of the following: P Participate in Know Your Numbers health screenings CONCLUDES T P Complete an annual physical PComplete a smoking-cessation program he Under Weigh exercise program recently completed its first year of P Fill or re-fill a prescription at the EB Family Pharmacy competition. Between May 1 and P Complete the Under Weigh program T June 30, more than 120 teams total- Beginning with the 2013 It All Counts raffle, the level of cash award employees ing just over 1,000 employees participated and dependents can win will tied to the level of their participation. This is designed in various exercise activities. Over the to promote increased participation in the program, and recognize and reward indi- two-month competition, participating viduals who take steps to improve their health. employees logged more than 5 million Cash awards will be based on the following criteria: minutes of physical activity. Number of Activities Completed Maximum Cash Award This program represents the latest ini- one $1,000 tiative to encourage Electric Boat employ- two $5,000 ees and their dependents to improve their three or more $7,500 overall well-being by choosing healthy “Since health and wellness initiatives were introduced in 2006, participation behaviors. levels have increased every year” said AL AYERS, director of Health, Wellness and For their efforts, employees who com- Disability. “We’ve had good success with employee participation, but there is still pleted in the Under Weigh program are room for improvement. automatically enrolled in the 2013 “It All “By increasing their level of participation, employees and their dependents SEA SHUTTLE CLOSES IN ON MILEAGE MILESTONE Counts” raffle program. benefit by potentially winning more cash and leading healthier lives. The company benefits by better controlling its health care costs. It’s a win-win situation,” Ayers said.

SECURITY BRIEF REPOSITORY REPLACEMENT / REDUCTION PROJECT

ver the last four years, Electric Boat has executed a major project to ensure compliance with the DoD directive to replace substandard (bar and padlock) classified security containers with new GSA approved safes. The DoD standard prohibits the use of Onon-GSA approved security containers for storing classified material after October 31, 2012. When the number of substandard repositories EB started with and the amount of classified material stored in those cabinets is taken into account, the replacement/ reduction should be considered an overwhelming success.

ELECTRIC BOAT REPOSITORIES: PP EB scheduled completion date P Started with: 1243 July 2012 P Replaced: 550 PP Classified waste reduction P Reduced: 603 efforts to date:: 44 tons of P Remain to be replaced: 90 paper destroyed

If you have questions about this project, or want to schedule a pick-up of classified waste for destruction, contact: FRANK TOMKO (433-3978 or [email protected]).

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tivation and disposal. Additional work will be performed in

General Dynamics has entered an agreement to acquire the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries, a leading ment technology options, future submarine concepts and core

Awarded $11 Million W even a possibility. Speaking at the keel Electric Boat has been awarded an $11 million contract laying, President Harry S. Truman made it clear he was impressed: modification from the U.S. Navy to support research and devel what a tremendous and wonderful thing has been accomplished,” Truman said. “All of this has been accomplished in an amazingly short period of time. When it was started four years ago, most people thought it would take 10 years if it could be done at all … but one tough problem after another has been conquered in a fashion that seems almost miraculous, and the work has forged ahead.”

anniversary of the keel laying on June 14, EB President while Nautilus was an enormous technical undertaking, the company was up to the challenge. exercised and funded. This work will engage Electric Boat’s Groton, Conn., as a guiding force, Electric Boat produced the first vessel to embody the essential elements of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines – stealth and virtually unlimited endurance,” Poitras said.

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ATTENDING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY engineering and design organization, which comprises more OF THE than 3,000 employees. Possessing proven technical capabili- NAUTILUS KEEL ties, these employees work on all facets of the submarine life LAYING WERE cycle from concept formulation and design through construc- RETIREES, FROM tion, maintenance and modernization, and eventually to inac- LEFT, HENRY tivation and disposal. Additional work will be performed in NARDONE, Newport News, Va. JOHN J. KELLY AND PAUL TRANCHIDA.

General Dynamics to Acquire Earl Industries’ Ship Repair Division FALLS CHURCH, Va ELECTRIC BOAT COMMEMORATES General Dynamics has entered an agreement to acquire the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries, a leading East Coast ship repair company that supports the U.S. Navy 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NAUTILUS KEEL LAYING fleet in Norfolk, Va., and Mayport, Fla. The value of the cash transaction, which General Dynamics expects to be accretive hen workers at Electric Boat achievement, Electric Boat established traveled submerged 1,300 miles to San to earnings in 2013, has not been disclosed. The transaction laid the keel for the Nautilus a reputation it maintains to this day as Juan, Puerto Rico, averaging about 16 is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to six decades ago, there were still the world leader in submarine design knots, covering 10 times the distance of close this summer. some who wondered whether a and construction,” Poitras said. “It … any previous submarine; and 84 times Earl Industries is a privately held company. The Ship Repair W nuclear-powered warship was represented the first in a succession of further than any submarine had done at and Coatings Division employs approximately 575 workers in even a possibility. Speaking at the keel innovations that have come to define such a high submerged speed. the Norfolk and Mayport areas. Earl Industries has been con- laying, President Harry S. Truman made it Electric Boat and the submarine force.” “But beyond the records, the pioneering ducting U.S. Navy ship repair and conversions since 1985. It is clear he was impressed: The ceremony was held in front of a firsts, and the headlines, Nautilus should a prime contractor for nuclear aircraft carrier (CVN) multi-ship, “I wish I could convey to everyone plaque on the former South Yard ways be best known for frontline service in the multi-option (MSMO) contracts. MSMO contracts provide for what a tremendous and wonderful thing that commemorates the keel laying. The cause of America’s security and freedom maintenance, modernization and repair to all ships of a class in has been accomplished,” Truman said. plaque has been restored and remounted for nearly a quarter century and for half a specific homeport areas. The company also provides mainte- “All of this has been accomplished in an in a new display case. million miles safely steamed on nuclear nance and repair services to frigates and other classes of naval amazingly short period of time. When it “During her 25 years of operations, power,” Sawyer said. “Combining her speed was started four years ago, most people Nautilus proved her value and earned her and endurance with unmatched stealth that ships. thought it would take 10 years if it could place in history alongside the ironclad only nuclear propulsion could provide, “The acquisition of the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of be done at all … but one tough problem Monitor … the first flight at Kitty Hawk . . . Nautilus was the most capable warship of Earl Industries will extend the reach of NASSCO’s ship main- after another has been conquered in a and the aircraft carrier Langley, CV-1,” said her generation. There can be no doubt that tenance and repair operations in two key East Coast naval fashion that seems almost miraculous, and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Sawyer, officer in charge Nautilus and those who sailed in her wake ports,” said Fred Harris, General Dynamics NASSCO president. the work has forged ahead.” at the Historic Ship Nautilus. “Of Nautilus, transformed naval warfare.” “This move enhances General Dynamics’ ability to deliver cost- At a ceremony marking the 60th we can say that the men and women who Also present at the ceremony were three effective maintenance and repair services to the U.S. Navy, anniversary of the keel laying on June 14, built her were a credit to American skill, men who played a role in the history of maximizing the life of in-service ships for the betterment of the EB President KEVIN J. POITRAS said hard work, and innovation. These were the Nautilus at EB: HENRY NARDONE, a entire U.S. fleet.” while Nautilus was an enormous technical artisans of Electric Boat, Westinghouse, naval officer assigned to the Supervisor The Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries will undertaking, the company was up to the and hundreds of other industry and of Shipbuilding office at Groton who later become part of the shipbuilding, maintenance and repair opera- challenge. Navy partners.” joined EB and retired as Trident program tions of San Diego-based NASSCO. “With Admiral (Hyman G.) Rickover Sawyer noted that just over four years manager after a 37-year career; JOHN as a guiding force, Electric Boat passed from Congressional authorization J. KELLY, retired director of nuclear produced the first vessel to embody the in July 1951 to Nautilus’ commissioning quality control who participated in the essential elements of U.S. Navy nuclear on Sept. 30, 1954. Despite the short submarine’s last major repair period at the submarines – stealth and virtually timeline, the ship shattered submerged shipyard; and PAUL TRANCHIDA, who unlimited endurance,” Poitras said. speed and endurance records. During made valves, manifolds and torpedo-tube “In contributing to this remarkable an 84-hour shakedown cruise, Nautilus

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TIME CHARGING 1. Be certain that you are charging the correct shop order. 2. The ATA system records your time in six-minute increments. lectric Boat has earned an excellent reputation for ethical 3. The government is invoiced for all billable labor dollars. business conduct through the 4. The government should not be paying for your lunch break, coffee break, smoke break, daily walk, E efforts of its employees. As exercise time, personal browsing of the internet or time taken to do some other personal business. you know, our business principles When leaving your work area to conduct personal business, clock out. are clearly stated in the Blue Book, 5. otherwise known as our company 6. Lunch periods are 30 minutes, not 60 minutes or more in length. code of conduct. Although each of 7. The ATA Working Lunch function is not intended to be used to achieve a 40-hour work week. us must be familiar with the contents of the Blue Book, an occasional 8. If you do not have enough work, speak to your supervisor. reminder regarding specific ethical 9. You are responsible for charging your time correctly – do not be misled by any topics, helps to reinforce our training. other employee. It is your responsibility to record 10. If you knowingly make false time charges, you may be guilty of a crime. your time promptly and accurately. When direct charging time you 11. Time-charging misconduct can also result in termination of your employment. should be sensitive to the differences 12. If you suspect or witness time charging issues, use good judgment and immediately report between those things you do for the the matter to your supervisor, manager, Human Resources or Security. government and those things you do for yourself. You can also report time-charging issues to EB Ethics Director FRANK CAPIZZANO (860-433- 1278) and/or the GD Ethics Hotline which is available 24/7 at 800-433-8442 or 503-619-1815 for With that said, you must always be international callers. Online access to the Ethics Hotline is available at www.gd.ethicspoint.com. mindful of the following points. Remember – When in doubt, always ask.

NAUTILUS doors for Nautilus while working in the shipyard foundry. Tranchida, 96, who started at EB before World War II, said his first job was pouring lead ballast, but with the help of a foundry supervisor he quickly qualified to be a molder. By the beginning of construction on Nautilus, he had a reputation for quality that landed him a place on the team, pouring the torpedo tube doors. “You had to know how to take the gas out of the metal before it turned solid,” Tranchida said. “If it showed pinholes, the inspector would toss it right out. Those doors had to be absolutely perfect.” But he never got to see the doors being installed. Because of the high security surrounding the project, a special badge was required to go aboard Nautilus and he didn’t have one. “The first time I got onto the Nautilus was after it came back to Groton (as a museum ship),” Tranchida said. “I took my grandchildren to see it, and finally got to see the torpedo tube doors on the ship.” Poitras noted that the tradition of innovation at EB continues today, as the company puts its best minds to work on a problem that is key to its future, bringing down the cost of the next-generation SSBN so that the Navy can afford to build that fleet. “With construction of the Ohio Replacement submarine now scheduled for a 2021 start, this 12-ship class will remain in service until at least 2080, employing cost- ELECTRIC BOAT PRESIDENT KEVIN effective, state-of-the-art technology to maintain an at-sea strategic deterrent,” Poitras POITRAS AND NAVY LT. CMDR. ROBERT said. “The rigorous technical discipline and unyielding quality standards required to SAWYER DELIVERED REMARKS AT THE design and build the world’s first nuclear vessel represent the fundamental values we rely NAUTILUS COMMEMORATION. on today to provide the submarines our Navy needs for the nation’s defense.”

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68708_EBoat_News.indd 10 8/2/12 4:02 PM GENERAL DYNAMICS REPORTS H SECOND-QUARTER 2012 RESULTS P OPERATING EARNINGS INCREASE TO $970 MILLION P COMPANY-WIDE OPERATING MARGINS EXPAND TO 12.2 PERCENT The government should not be paying for your lunch break, coffee break, smoke break, daily walk, ELECTRIC BOAT FALLS CHURCH, VA. eneral Dynamics has reported second-quarter 2012 earnings from con- RECOGNIZED FOR tinuing operations of $634 million, or $1.77 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared with 2011 second-quarter earnings from continuing MISSILE DEFENSE G operations of $666 million, or $1.79 per share fully diluted. Revenues in the quarter were $7.9 billion. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were CONTRIBUTIONS $634 million, compared to $653 million in the second quarter of 2011. Margins lectric Boat has been recognized by Company-wide operating margins for the second quarter of 2012 were 12.2 percent, The Boeing Company as a “superior which reflected 90-basis-point increases in each of the Aerospace, Combat Systems and supplier” for its overall contribution Marine Systems groups over the year-ago period. Operating margins in the Information to the Missile Defense Program. The E Systems and Technology group were 8.9 percent. company received Boeing’s Silver Perfor- mance Excellence Award for its perfor- Cash mance during the FY 11 time period. Net cash provided by operating activities in the quarter totaled $789 million. Boeing said Electric Boat was selected Free cash flow from operations, defined as net cash provided by operating activities for the award on the basis of its “dedica- less capital expenditures, was $703 million in second-quarter 2012, or approxi- tion to the high performance standards mately 111 percent of earnings from continuing operations. necessary to meet customer expectations Backlog in the global economy.” Funded backlog declined slightly in the second quarter, compared to first-quarter According to TOM BERRY, the General Dynamics Missile Defense program man- 2012. However, demand for information technology (IT) services was strong in ager, the award recognizes both the engi- the quarter, and other significant awards received included an indefinite delivery, neering excellence that GD brings to bear indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Federal Aviation Administration for as well as proficiency in contract manage- air traffic control radios which has a maximum potential value of $365 million over ment. Electric Boat was one of 400 suppli- 10 years; a $270 million order for Hydra-70 rockets in support of Army require- ers selected for the award from Boeing’s ments; $115 million for conversion of additional Stryker vehicles to the new double- network of more than 26,000 vendors. V-hulled configuration and contractor logistics support; and a $125 million contract EB manages the Missile Defense for continued development of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation ballistic-missile National Team (Systems Engineering submarine (SSBN(X)). Team) for all of General Dynamics, which The company’s total backlog at the end of second-quarter 2012 was $52.4 bil- includes participants from AIS, C4S and lion, and the estimated potential contract value was an additional $26.2 billion, GDIT. The GD team is based in Hunts- representing management’s estimate of value under unfunded IDIQ contracts ville, Ala. and unexercised options. The sum of all backlog components exceeded $78 In addition to Boeing, the National billion at the end of the quarter. Team comprises representatives from “General Dynamics’ operating results in the second quarter reflect our continued Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman focus on disciplined execution and effective cash conversion across the corpora- and Raytheon, all developing capabilities tion,” said JAY L. JOHNSON, chairman and chief executive officer. for Ballistic Missile Defense for the Mis- “Heading into the second half of 2012, I remain very confident in our contin- sile Defense Agency. ued ability to execute. However, given the impact of first-half award delays in IS&T’s tactical communications business, as well as the likelihood of further delays in the second half, I believe it is prudent to revise the full-year earnings guidance range downward to $7.00 to $7.10 per share, fully diluted.”

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HEARING CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION

Occupational Noise Every day more than 5 million manufacturing-industry workers are exposed to average noise levels of 85 decibels and higher. The need for awareness about noise exposure in the workplace is crucial since noise-induced hearing loss is painless, gradual and preventable. If left unprotected, a developing hearing loss may have a negative impact on a person’s ability to work. Even after some damage has been done, it is never too late to protect residual hearing.

Recreational/Non-Occupational Noise While employers are more effectively promoting the use of hearing protection and pro- viding education about noise-induced hearing loss, employees need to use this information at home as well as at work. Lawn equipment, saws, motorcycles, driving with the windows down and loud music are just some of the noise hazards at or near home. To determine whether a sound is loud enough to warrant hearing protection, snap your fingers behind your back. If you cannot hear the sound of your fingers snapping over the background noise, then the use of hearing protection is advised.

Hearing Protection Proper hearing protection is a valuable tool for preventing hearing loss and is essential both HEALTH at work and at home. When used properly it prevents damage to the inner ear where there are sensitive structures called hair cells. Hair cells can be damaged slowly over time from noise, or can die quickly from a sudden loud blast like a gunshot. Hearing Protection is available in different types, shapes, sizes; some is even made for MATTERS children. By Carol Kisner, Au.D Disposable Ear Plugs Disposable earplugs will conform to the shape of your ear and come in different sizes. The technique for inserting them into the ear canal is quite simple. You roll almost the entire earplug between your fingers until it is very thin and looks like a golf tee, then you pull up on your outer ear and push the rolled portion as far as you can into the ear canal. Once the earplug is inserted, hold it in place for about 30 seconds then release. It will expand to seal off the entire ear canal. To test the seal, cup your hands over the outside of your ears, then move them in front of, then away from your ear canals. You should not hear any difference. If the surrounding noise gets louder as you move your hands away, then the earplugs are not inserted or fitting your ear properly. Additionally, if the earplugs work their way out of your ear canal while you’re chewing, talking or for no reason at all, they do not fit properly. Find a different pair. At the end of your day or when you are done using them, throw them away. In the summer you will have to change the disposable earplug often since they absorb moisture and will swell in your ear.

Reusable Ear Plugs Reusable earplugs are one-size-fits-all and usually made of a rubber or a silicone type material. But there are variations. Since they come in a variety of shapes it is important to try these on in the presence of a trained hearing technician to ensure a proper fit. The

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OF 85 DECIBELS AND HIGHER. THE NEED FOR AWARENESS 100 Michael S. Whitehead 455 Deborah P. Welles 38 years 28 years ABOUT NOISE EXPOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE IS CRUCIAL Ism-Assembly Mac 1/C A/A Administrative Aide 229 Russell B. Thompson SINCE NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS IS PAINLESS, GRADUAL 38 years 456 Duane Tyree Welder Struct. 1/C 25 years AND PREVENTABLE. Elect S/Des Sr Spec 230 Robert D. Coats 21 years 459 Leroy R. Bliven Jr. Rigger 1/C 32 years Struct Sr Designer 241 Fred J. Braten 33 years 459 Gary A. Riebesehl O S Electrician 1/C 24 years correct fit with this type of hearing protection relies on an air tight seal. When Struct Sr Designer you pull slightly on the earplug it should not come out of your ear canal easily. It 241 Peter J. Silver Jr. 47 years 459 Harold C. Duncan should also be comfortable. Use the cup method previously mentioned to verify Elec Trade Tech 29 years the fit. When removing these earplugs you need to break the air tight seal by Struct Sr Designer wiggling them out. These earplugs are washable. 242 Harry E. Moore III 14 years 495 Elisabeth W. Herzig Operations Supervisor 27 years Logist Tech Aide Specialty Ear Plugs 243 Daniel P. Bonelli Jr. Reusable plugs come in specialized designs for gun users, musicians and 43 years 642 Richard A. Compton Jr. Pipefitter 1/C 23 years electricians. These varieties also come with filters inside that control the amount HR Specialist of noise entering the ear at any given time especially if a sudden loud blast 251 Willie Burrell 7 years 660 Thomas P. Roch occurs. Musician or speech enhanced reusable ear plugs give an equal and steady Painter 1/C 3 years amount of protection throughout the speech range. Reusable earplugs designed Secur Off G/1 Sarf for gun use have an innovative diaphragm within the earplug that reduces loud 252 Michael J. Degrazio 39 years 901 John S. Woodard impulse noise while permitting normal conversation. Carpenter 1/C 36 years Install Tech III 271 Daryl R. Judish Earmuffs 38 years 904 Kenneth J. Capotosto Superintendent, Area 35 years Earmuffs are a popular form of hearing protection, but they are not appropriate Install Mech I for all wearers. If you work in confined spaces, they may not be the best choice 330 Percy E. Tucker Jr. 38 years 904 Paul J. Supinski and can be uncomfortable in hot weather. Earmuffs come in three basic styles: Planning Spec, Matl. 36 years over the head with a band, behind the neck, or attached to a hard hat. They can Pipefitter Appr 355 Keith L. Bradshaw also come with differing amounts of protection. There is not as much concern 49 years 911 Jose D. DoCouto about errors in fit as there are with plugs. There is concern about noise getting Prod Planner 24 years through the muff if there is a break in the seal of the earmuff around the ear, e.g., Struct Fab Mech I 355 David J. Piver if you wore thick eyeglass frames or similar things on your head. 38 years 915 John D. Iannone Supv. Of Planning 36 years Struct Fab Tech III In additional to wearing hearing protectors, you can decrease the chance of 403 David A. Gauthier developing a noise-induced hearing loss by: 26 years 931 Robert J. Imbruglio T/A Tech Writing 29 years P Moving away from speakers that are uncomfortably loud Chief – Process P Using sound absorbing materials such as carpets 431 James L. Fonk Improvement 43 years P Avoiding the use of several noisy machines at the same time R&D Test Man- 962 Chester R. Tobojka Mec 1/C 24 years When choosing hearing protection look for a comfortable fit, ability to hear Maint Tech I environmental sounds and a product that will protect and preserve your very 449 Deborah L. Fortunato important sense of hearing. 25 years Admin Specialist Contact the Hearing Conservation Program (ext. 36107) if you are interested or in need of a personalized hearing protection fitting or evaluation. And safely 452 Ronald C. Langlais 28 years enjoy your summer! Supervisor, Design

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