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Construction Industry Hearing Loss Prevention
How Loud Is It? Construction
Provides information on the average construction noise levels.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* PDF (57 KB)
Hearing Loss Prevention in the Construction Industry
Unique features of this program are described in Hearing Loss Prevention in the Construction Industry
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Hearing Protection for Residential Construction
It is important for residential construction workers to wear hearing protection when exposed to noise; sources of noise include: air nailers, chop saws, chain saws, circular saws, routers, screw guns, drills, and power planers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Construction Noise
This report examines the noise exposure of construction workers -- especially labourers, identifies the main noise sources to which workers are exposed to and discusses engineering controls capable of reducing the noise at source.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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2003 Construction Industry Update
A review of hearing conservation in construction from 1978 to 2002, including information on hearing tests, hearing protection, hearing handicap, and claims costs.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (59 KB)
Hearing Levels and Hearing Protection Use in the BC Construction Industry
This report summarizes hearing levels and hearing protection use for the BC Construction industry from 1988-1997.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (55 KB)
How Loud Is It? Off the job
Provides information on hearing loss results from exposure to sound levels at or above 85 dBA for extended periods of time.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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How Do I Know If I'm Exposed To Noise
Noise exposure in the workplace is a significant hazard that affects about a quarter of a million workers in B.C.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (63 KB)
Noise Survey Project 2 - Fast Food, Retail Bakery, Retail Meat Cutting, Roofing, Construction, Mobile Equipment Operators
This report describes noise survey results for various operations including: fast food, retail bakery, retail meat cutting, roofing, construction, and mobile equipment operators.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (126 KB)
Hearing Aids At Work
Workers often ask if they can wear their hearing aids to work, in noise. Here are the problems that may be encountered and some solutions.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Hearing Protection - What Do I Really Need To Know?
Basic hearing protection question and answer sheet.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Hearing Protection Is For Everyone!
Explains why everyone should be aware of protecting their hearing and using hearing protection devices.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Hearing Protection (selection criteria)
This document explains the criteria by which employers should select hearing protection devices for their workers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (55 KB)
Working With Hearing Loss - Hearing Impairment, Noise, and Job Safety/Performance
Employers are responsible for ensuring a safe workplace. In many workplaces good hearing is important for workers to do their job correctly. However, workers also may need to hear sounds that warn of imminent danger.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (55 KB)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus can be very bothersome to some people. Here's some basic information about this mysterious ear symptom.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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Hearing Test Contractors and Facilities Authorized by WorkSafeBC
List of facilities and audiometric technicians authorized by WorkSafeBC as meeting the minimum requirements for performing hearing tests under OH&S Regulation 7.8.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (187 KB)
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