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6 Toolbox Topic Ideas Perfect for October

When you think of October, the fall weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and Halloween come to mind. But on the topic of safety, October holds a number of recognized national safety calendar events and they are a perfect basis for toolbox talk topics. Here are six great topics specifically for October. National Protect…

Misused Power Tools: The Biggest Threat to Your Injury Rate

Many small power tools are straightforward to use, which makes them appear deceptively safe. But every year, a significant number of workers are injured when using these tools. Interestingly, the probability of an injury from some power tools is highest among those with a lot of skill as much as among those with no skill.…

Don’t Play It by Ear When Caring for Hearing Protection

Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by one-time exposure to an intense sound as well as by continuous exposure to loud and long-lasting noises. And harmful levels are lower than most people realize. This is why it’s vital for workers to be protected every single time they’re exposed to damaging noises—because even one serious case…

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…

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…

The Sound of Safety

You might not hear about noise damage as often  as many other workplace hazards but its effects can be permanent. Regular exposure to high-decibel sounds can deteriorate one’s ability to hear and can drastically reduce quality of life. NIOSH has recently released an infographic on safe noise thresholds to help employers and safety professionals navigate…