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Recommended Exposure Times of Industry Tools

Construction worker wearing safety earmuffs to limit noise exposure

Recommended Exposure Times of Industry Tools

Worker on a roof with Fall Protection harness and other safety gearWorker on a roof with Fall Protection harness and other safety gear

The construction equipment found on many typical job sites has the potential to cause significant hearing damage, some after just a few minutes of exposure. The NIOSH Permissible Exposure Time measures the amount of time it takes a certain level of noise to cause significant hearing damage without the use of PPE.

The of use PPE helps mitigate reduce hearing damage and extends the length of time workers can safely be exposed to a particular noise volume. And training employees in the proper use of their PPE can help you avoid one of OSHA's top 10 most frequently cited violations.

Are you aware of the decibel levels of the tools you use on the job?

 

Infographic outlining decibel levels of different types of construction and manufacturing equipment and recommended exposure times to these tools without hearing PPE.Infographic outlining decibel levels of different types of construction and manufacturing equipment and recommended exposure times to these tools without hearing PPE.
January 4, 2022
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Eric Esposito
January 6, 2022
Yes, I am aware of decibel levels in a sheet metal shop. The hammer-gun is incredibly loud. I wear ear protection every day.
Mario R Pataquiva
January 7, 2022
Great tool to inform and set visible at job sites that requiere this tope of info
Demarcus sanders
January 18, 2022
I was not aware of the decibel levels of these tools!!!
Wilmer martinez
August 9, 2023
Es importante el uso ppe para nuestra salud
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