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Many workers are exposed to harmful noise levels every day. It is therefore not without reason that hearing damage is one of the most frequently reported occupational diseases. Perhaps these are not the most obvious professional groups where people often have to deal with hearing damage at work, and we would like to show you that. Check out the list of 8 occupations below where you really need earplugs for work.
The risk of hearing loss starts at 80 dB (A). After 8 hours of exposure to this noise level, you are at risk of hearing damage. With every three decibels more, the safe period of time decreases by half. As a company, you are obliged to take (appropriate) measures to minimize hearing damage to your employees. From 85 dB (A), employees and employers are not the only thing that a hearing protection allowance must be made available, but there is also a duty to carry the drug made available. This must be supervised by the employer.
It's not just the most obvious professional groups where people often have to deal with hearing damage at work.
From 85 dB (A), employees and employers are not only required to pay for hearing protection, but are also obliged to wear the device made available. This must also be supervised by the employer. Read on the Occupational health portal more information about hearing protection obligations.
Are earplugs already part of the standard safety equipment for work? That is wise, because once you notice that you have suffered hearing damage, it is too late. The damage is irreversible. This can occur, for example, in tinnitus. Fortunately, there are good hearing protectors available that protect against external impacts and are very comfortable.
Which earplugs are most comfortable for work?
Alpine WorkSafe otoplastics are made for a variety of activities. These hearing protectors are individually tailored, so that the hearing protection feels very comfortable. Thanks to the special filters, for example, warning sounds and conversations are still perfectly audible. These otoplastics last a long time, are very comfortable and very durable.
Below is an overview of the noise levels of various occupations. In these occupations, it is recommended to purchase earplugs.
Construction Carpenter 87-92 dB
Construction Tiler 87-91 dB
Gemeentewerken Leaf Vacuum Cleaner 100-105 dB
Industry, metal processing Metalworker 92-98 dB
Industry, metal processing Milling machine 75-90 dB
Industry, metal processing CNC lathe 100-115 dB
Education, Schoolyard supervision 82 dB
Dental Care, Dentist 80-90 dB
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