BE AWARE OF NOISE LEVELS
We need to be aware of noise levels that we are around on the job site … and at home.
Noise is measured in decibels. At higher decibel levels, noise can cause hearing loss.
A ticking watch is about 20 decibels. Normal conversation is about 60 decibels, as is your dishwasher or microwave. A garbage disposal, vacuum cleaner, or outboard motor is about 80 decibels.
A blow dryer, helicopter or chainsaw is about 100 decibels. Rock concerts can hit 120 decibels or higher. A shotgun blast is about 140 decibels.
Noise at these higher levels cause hearing loss. And hearing loss is forever. It’s not something you recover. So be safe around noise!
David Vipond