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How Loud is it? (Handouts)
How Loud Is It? is a series of handouts listing typical noise exposures in a variety of industries, as well as off the job noise levels.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* Construction (PDF 57 KB)
* Fishing (PDF 112 KB)
* General (PDF 66 KB)
* Logging (PDF 71 KB)
* Municipalities (PDF 80 KB)
* Off the Job (PDF 108 KB)
* Public Schools (PDF 64 KB)
* Pulpmills (PDF 76 KB)
* Sawmills (PDF 111 KB)
* Ship Building (PDF 61 KB)
* Waste Management (PDF 95 KB)
So you think hearing protection is boring...think again.
A hearing loss prevention poster.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* So you think hearing protection is boring...think again. (PDF 196 KB)
* Also available for purchase from WorkSafeBC store.
Don't put it on the bench...put it on your ears!
A hearing loss prevention poster.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* Don't put it on your bench...put it on your ears! (PDF 122 KB)
* Also available for purchase from WorkSafeBC store.
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 (92 KB)
Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
To ensure its effectiveness the hearing conservation program is reviewed once a year. An important part of the review is hearing test information, which indicates the extent of occupational hearing loss for a particular worksite. The Hearing Conservation Program Checklist can be used to assist in the annual review.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (11 KB)
Hear for Good: Preventing Exposure at Work PH9
This pamphlet provides basic information on hearing protection for workers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (257 KB)
Updated: May 2006
Testing Your Hearing -- How and Why!
This pamphlet introduces and explains hearing testing for workers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (119 KB)
The Hearing Video
The Hearing Video is an award winning video that entertains as it informs workers about the effects of noise on hearing, use/care of hearing protection and purpose of hearing testing.
Source: WorkSafeBC
*Available for loan from WorkSafeBC Library Services or purchase from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
*The Hearing Video Information Sheet (JPEG 142 KB)
Deaf to the Danger (Video)
Earbuds are not part of the job. They isolate you from your work environment and workplace hazards. Deaf to the Danger contains three, short scenarios (warehouse, sawmill, and packaging plant) that demonstrate just some of the dangers associated with wearing earbuds on the job.
Simulated Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Simulated Noise Induced Hearing Loss is a compact disc featuring filtered music and speech to simulate what it is like to have a high frequency hearing loss. It also has samples of noise from different industries, as well as a selection about tinnitus (noises in the head or ears).
Source: WorkSafeBC
* Available for purchase from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
* Simulated Noise Induced Hearing Loss Information Sheet (JPEG 79 KB)
Sound Advice BK12
This is a guide to hearing conservation programs and includes the essential requirements for employers and workers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1 MB)
Updated: May 2006
Occupational Audiologists at WorkSafeBC can advise and assist you in developing your program.
Occupational Noise Surveys 
This is a technical document that gives details on how noise surveys should be performed and how the results should be reported. See also the companion document, Basic Noise Calculations.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (675 KB)
Updated: April 2007
Basic Noise Calculations
This document explains how occupational noise measurements can be refined and used to calculate noise exposure levels. Anyone who has worked through the companion document, Occupational Noise Surveys, may need the information in Basic Noise Calculations.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (620 KB)
Sample Written Hearing Conservation Programs
Hearing conservation programs must be in writing. Sample written programs are provided for small and large employers.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* Sample written program - small employer (PDF 30 KB)
* Sample written program - large employer (PDF 38 KB)
Tinnitus
Tinnitus can be very bothersome to some people. Here's some basic information about this mysterious ear symptom.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (51 KB)
Updated: June 2006
Helpful Hints to Friends and Family of the Hard-of-Hearing
Friends and families of hard of hearing people will find these tips helpful for communication.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (70 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
* PDF (52 KB)
Hearing Protection is for Everyone!
Everyone is exposed to loud noise at some time in their lives - even babies! Lawn mowing, fitness classes, truck and tractor pulls, airplanes, table saws, rock concerts, snowmobiles---all these environments can be too loud.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (57 KB)
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. It is considered a big problem because so many workers are exposed to it and because prolonged exposure can cause a permanent, untreatable disease called "noise induced hearing loss"."
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (63 KB)
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