Measuring Noise

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Measuring Noise, Construction, Industry, Fast

OSHA recommends that workplace noise levels be kept below 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average. As the noise level increases, it can damage your hearing more quickly. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review different ways to measure or estimate the noise level of any working environment.

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Sign-in Sheet

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Measuring Noise, Construction, Industry, Fast

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Blank Sign-in Sheet

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Resources & References

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OSHA Worker Safety Series: Protecting Yourself from Noise in Construction

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Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical and Noise Exposure

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OSHA Hearing Conservation Program Booklet

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Hearing Conservation and Safety Video Program

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews different ways to measure or estimate the noise level of any working environment.

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