How much noise do you ‘hear’ at work?
The Center for Disease Control estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Whether you work at a sports venue, entertainment establishment, on a tarmac, or operate a jackhammer—hearing loss is preventable.
Noise levels are measured in decibels, and exposure over 85 decibels can damage your hearing. If you need to raise your voice to speak to someone three feet away, noise levels might be over 85 decibels (dBA).
Noise is likely a problem in your workplace if you:
- Hear ringing or humming in your ears when you leave work.
- Have to shout to be heard by a coworker an arm’s length away.
- Experience temporary hearing loss when leaving work.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has a Sound Level Meter App that can screen sound levels in the workplace. It is available to the public to download on mobile iOS devices from the Apple Store.
Hearing tests at your place!
Physicians Quality Care OCCMed will come to your facility with our state-of-the-art audio unit. With no extra on-site setup fee, we can take care of your OSHA-required hearing-conservation training and test 10 people at a time every 20 minutes. Contact Jennifer Carmack at 731-984-8400 or jeniffer@physiciansqualitycare.com.
