Noise is one of the most common workplace hazards. Workers in many industries, including construction are exposed to noise levels that are so high that their hearing can be damaged. Fortunately, work-related hearing loss is preventable. Noise is often described as "unwanted sound." Thus, some people can find some sound acceptable and some will find it irritating. There is no doubt that noise affects our quality of life. There is also evidence that high levels of noise affect health, interferes with sleep and increases stress.
Appropriate hearing protection will be provided by Corsafety.ca to all of our employees on our worksites. Our employees are expected to cooperate with our noise management program, including assessing their own noise hazards daily on their field level hazard assessments and wearing appropriate hearing protection when noise levels are above 85 dB.
- Hearing Protection Combined with Music Scores
Workers shall not wear muff type hearing protectors, headsets or ear buds, which have been designed or modified to accept AM or FM radio, or other music sources. As well, MP3 or I-Pod type audio devices are not permitted as they can be a distraction and completely inhibit the worker's ability to hear necessary sounds.
