Noise Guidelines Toolbox Talk

1. Don't you have to work in construction for a long time to get permanent hearing loss?

2. So is noise dangerous only if it's very loud?

3. Noise is measured in decibels (dB). A noise above 120 dB is so loud that it cause pain in the your ears. Cal/ OSHA says no worker may be exposed to more than 90 dB, as an avereage over an 8- hour shift. This called the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise. What are some examples of noise on a construction site that might be over 90 dB.

4. What are come clues that there might be too much noise on the job?

5. What does Cal/ OSHA require use to do to protect against noise?

6. When do you need to use hearing protection?

7. Aren't ear plugs uncomfortable? Can't it be dangerous to use them?

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