Not wearing hearing protection around cutting/grinding

Use hearing protection around cutting, grinding, hammer drilling, impact work, or loud equipment when required.

Stop if

• Do we need hearing protection or a quieter method for this work area?

Watch out

• Do not run loud cutting/grinding/drilling without hearing protection where required.

Check

• Identify the noise source.
• Use approved ear plugs/muffs.
• Warn nearby workers if the task will be loud.
• Limit exposure when possible.
• Ask if additional controls are required.

Steps

• Identify the noise source.
• Use approved ear plugs/muffs.
• Warn nearby workers if the task will be loud.
• Limit exposure when possible.
• Ask if additional controls are required.

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