Topics: Contractor Safety, Hearing protection
*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Since you're interested in a podcast, we're going to guess that you appreciate the magical ability you have to hear things. But, did you know that the job you do every day may be causing damage over time? Or that working in an environment with excessive ... Read More
Imagine this... you’re at work. You may be surrounded by loud machinery and equipment everyday. Whether is a compressor, a jackhammer or heavy equipment—it’s taking a toll on your hearing and your company’s bottom line. Do you think you're properly protecting your ears from hazardous noise dose? ... Read More
In the safety industry, we often spend a lot of time talking about acute hazards and finding ways to avoid injury, but we often devote very little time thinking about protective measures for chronic hazards. What are some the the chronic hazards on your job site? Are you sure you and your workers ... Read More
Topics: Hearing protection, Ear Protection, Noise Dose
Do you know how to use NRR to calculate hearing protection? The way hearing protection equipment works is often misunderstood and this can expose workers to the risk of potential hearing loss. Some contractors assume that the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is the actual level of protection that an ... Read More
