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Not using hearing protection around running equipment during testing

2nd YearSafety

Anything above 85 dB requires hearing protection. Running fans, compressors, and equipment rooms easily exceed this. Keep earplugs in your tool bag and us…

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Anything above 85 dB requires hearing protection. Running fans, compressors, and equipment rooms easily exceed this. Keep earplugs in your tool bag and use them whenever equipment is energized.

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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