Noise and hearing protection: New toolbox talk available

NIOSH has released a new toolbox talk emphasizing that loud job site noise causes permanent damage to hearing and can lead to missed instructions and distractions. Prevention and planning strategies can help limit hearing hazards on construction projects.

Washington — Loud noise on the job can lead to distractions or missed instructions, but prevention and planning can limit hazards, NIOSH emphasizes in a new toolbox talk. “Loud noise damages the tiny sensory cells inside your ears,” NIOSH says. “Once they are damaged, they cannot be repaired. Over…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.