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4 Steps to Preventing Hearing Loss on the Production Line

One of the most common hazards in manufacturing industries is dangerous noise levels. But it’s not always clear to the workers on the production line what the threshold for safe levels is. The length and frequency of exposure play a significant role in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and all sounds above 85 decibels (dB) are…

7 Common Manufacturing Hazards When Working With Robots

Since the first assembly lines were developed, automation has become increasingly common in production and manufacturing of everything from food and small machine components to cars. Machines have taken over a huge number of tasks and, from a financial perspective, it’s not surprising. Machines don’t get sick, they don’t need vacations and they don’t get…

Strategies for Workplace Noise Protection

Modern life is far from peaceful and quiet. Continuous exposure to sound levels above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful and not many people realize how many everyday sounds are louder than the recommended exposure limit—including lawnmowers, power tools, garbage disposals, blenders and food processors. Workplaces can be especially loud and it’s not surprising that occupational…