Hearing damage can't be repaired or undone.
Summer is construction season — with more work, that might mean your workers are exposed to more noise from machinery and tools.
If you're concerned about noise levels, book a consulting services appointment to help identify, communicate, and control this hazard. Or, check out our hearing conservation toolbox talk.
Here are some guidelines for maximum daily unprotected exposure, as collected by WorkSafeBC:
- 85 dBA – 8 hours
- Dump truck (84-88 dBA)
- 88 dBA – 4 hours
- Crane (78-103 dBA)
- 91 dBA – 2 hours
- Backhoe (85-104 dBA)
- 94 dBA – 1 hour
- Dozer (89-103 dBA)
- 97 dBA – 30 minutes
- Belt sander (93-104 dBA)
- 100 dBA – 15 minutes
- Pneumatic nail gun (98-101 dBA)
- 103 dBA – 7.5 minutes
- Concrete saw (97-103 dBA)
- 106 dBA – 3 min, 45 sec
- Compactor (90-112 dBA)
- 109 dBA – 1 min, 50 sec
- Grinder (106-110 dBA)
- 112 dBA – 1 minute
- Jackhammer (100-115 dBA)
- 115 dBA – 30 seconds
- Riveter; sandblasting nozzle (111-117 dBA)
- 118 dBA – 15 seconds
- Pavement breaker (98-120 dBA)
- 121 dBA – 7.5 seconds
- Pile driver (119-125 dBA)
If you have any questions or would like any additional resources or consultation for the hazards on YOUR jobsite, speak to a CSAM safety advisor.
Call 204-775-3171 in Winnipeg or 204-728-3456 in Brandon.
