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Construction Site Hearing Protection

Exposure to high noise is common in the construction industry, and hearing loss is consequently prevalent in the building trades. Noise from pneumatic drills, excavation equipment, metal forging, power tools, concrete work, and the general environment (such as highway noise) all contribute to the hazard.


Low Frequency Noise Protection

Low frequency noise from engines, motors and fans is prevalent in many construction environments. This noise is not easily eliminated with traditional passive hearing protection devices. Low frequency noise waves are long and carry great distances. They can penetrate passive barriers like foam earcups or even cement walls (which is why you can hear the bass of your neighbor’s stereo).

Protect Your Ears From Construction Site Noises

Construction Noise Sources

dB Level

Construction Noise Sources

dB Level

Air Compressor

81

Pile Driver (impact)

101

Backhoe

80

Pile Driver (sonic)

96

Ballast Equalizer

82

Pneumatic Tool

85

Ballast Tamper

83

Pump

76

Compactor

82

Rail Saw

90

Concrete Mixer

85

Rock Drill

98

Concrete Pump

82

Roller

74

Concrete Vibrator

76

Saw

76

Crane Derrick

88

Scarifier

83

Crane Mobile

83

Scraper

89

Dozer

85

Shovel

82

Generator

81

Spke Driver

77

Grader

85

Tie Cutter

84

Impact Wrench

85

Tie Handler

80

Jackhammer

88

Tie Inserter

85

Loader

85

Truck

88

Paver

89