HEARING PROTECTION

LOUD NOISES

Hearing Loss is problem many workers face in the Construction Industry, 25% Of Construction workers suffer from hearing Loss.

DECIBELS Noise is measured in decibels (dBs)

EXPOSURE LEVELS

119 dBs pneumatic Drill 

114 dBs Hammer Drill

98 dBs Hand Drill

114 dBs NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit

60 dBs Normal Conversation

REDUCE NOISE LEVELS

Reducing noise just 3 Decibels can cut the noise energy reaching your ears by 50%.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Your Employer is responsible for providing Hearing Protection when working around loud noises.

TYPES OF PPE:

EARPLUGS

EARMUFFS

WEARING HEARING PROTECTION

Your Hearing Protection must Fit Properly and should be Comfortable.

TRAINING

Your Employer must Provide Training to Workers on Hearing Protection.

TRAINING SHOULD INCLUDE:

HAZARDOUS AREAS

PROTECTIVE MEASURES

INSPECTION PROCESS

HEARING TESTS

An Annual Hearing Test will tell you if your hearing has gotten worse.

This test is called an Audiometric Test.