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Hazard Guide
Identifying, Assessing, and Controlling Hazards


Noise Hazards

Exposure to excessive noise, including continuous, intermittent, or impact noise. Potential effects include hearing loss, tinnitus, and communication interference.

Noise Hazards
Construction Industry Examples
  • Heavy machinery operation (excavators, bulldozers)
  • Power tools (jackhammers, drills, saws)
  • Pile driving
  • Blasting operations
  • Metal fabrication (hammering, grinding)
Tips on Identifying
  • Locate sources of excessive noise.
  • Consider both continuous and impact noise.
  • Assess potential for hearing loss and communication interference.

Control Method Examples:

More Effective

Elimination

Substitution

Engineering Controls

Reduced noise equipment selection

Administrative Controls

Work area restricted access, warning signage

PPE

Ear plugs and or muffs

Less Effective
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