• Ear Plugs
• Canal Caps
• Ear Muffs

Work Area Safety Check

• Insulate noisy equipment
• Post high noise area signs
• Limit pass through traffic in high noise area
• Conduct noise surveys when new equipment is added
• Keep extra hearing protectors available in the workplace

Pre-Use Safety Check

• Ensure hearing protection is clean
• Check Muff Sealing surfaces for cracks or tears

Operation Safety

• Use hearing protection in areas greater than 85 decibels
• Use hearing protection when using power saws, impact tools, etc.
• Replace worn or broken hearing protectors immediately
• Ensure that visitors are provided hearing protection
• Use hearing protection off the job when shooting, using power tools, etc.

Engineering Controls

• Insulate or isolate noisy machines or operations
• Proper maintenance & adjustment of equipment
• Selection of effective hearing protectors

Administrative Controls

• Worker training
• Restricted access to high noise areas
• Rotate workers into & out of high noise areas
• Relocate workers with hearing loss
• Annual screening & evaluation of employees

Symptoms of Hearing Loss

• Ringing in ears
• Difficulty hearing normal conversations
• Noises are "fuzzy" or muffled

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