Construction Site Hearing Protection
Exposure to high noise is common in the construction industry, and hearing loss is consequently prevalent in the building trades. Noise from pneumatic drills, excavation equipment, metal forging, power tools, concrete work, and the general environment (such as highway noise) all contribute to the hazard.
Low Frequency Noise Protection
Low frequency noise from engines, motors and fans is prevalent in many construction environments. This noise is not easily eliminated with traditional passive hearing protection devices. Low frequency noise waves are long and carry great distances. They can penetrate passive barriers like foam earcups or even cement walls (which is why you can hear the bass of your neighbor’s stereo).
Protect Your Ears From Construction Site Noises
|
Construction Noise Sources |
dB Level |
Construction Noise Sources |
dB Level |
|
Air Compressor |
81 |
Pile Driver (impact) |
101 |
|
Backhoe |
80 |
Pile Driver (sonic) |
96 |
|
Ballast Equalizer |
82 |
Pneumatic Tool |
85 |
|
Ballast Tamper |
83 |
Pump |
76 |
|
Compactor |
82 |
Rail Saw |
90 |
|
Concrete Mixer |
85 |
Rock Drill |
98 |
|
Concrete Pump |
82 |
Roller |
74 |
|
Concrete Vibrator |
76 |
Saw |
76 |
|
Crane Derrick |
88 |
Scarifier |
83 |
|
Crane Mobile |
83 |
Scraper |
89 |
|
Dozer |
85 |
Shovel |
82 |
|
Generator |
81 |
Spke Driver |
77 |
|
Grader |
85 |
Tie Cutter |
84 |
|
Impact Wrench |
85 |
Tie Handler |
80 |
|
Jackhammer |
88 |
Tie Inserter |
85 |
|
Loader |
85 |
Truck |
88 |
|
Paver |
89 |
Get the BEST Construction Site Hearing Protection
The NoiseBuster Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Earmuff is the only hearing protection device to combine a passive noise-blocking earmuff with ANR. ANR is the coupling of a noise wave with its exact mirror image wave to cancel the noise. This is the most effective method to combat low-frequency noise. The passive component of the NoiseBuster ANR Earmuff provides superior attenuation of mid- and high-frequency noise, thereby providing the best hearing protection.
