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Hearing protection
Also known as hearing PPE, ear protection.
Equipment and work controls used to reduce harmful exposure to high sound levels or impulse noise.
Safety notes
- Measure or assess the actual exposure, reduce it at the source, control distance and duration, select suitable protectors, ensure fit, and preserve essential communications and alarms.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Measure or assess the actual exposure, reduce it at the source, control distance and duration, select suitable protectors, ensure fit, and preserve essential communications and alarms.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.