If you need to raise your voice to be understood at a distance of three feet, you should think about using hearing protection.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), power lawn mowers have an average rating of 90 decibels. Exposure to noise at 85 decibels for longer than eight hours can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
The CDC provides an online interactive sound meter that gauges noise levels of common equipment including lawn mowers, hand drills, chainsaws, etc. Also, learn more about decibel ratings and noise exposure limits in this safety share courtesy of Jeff McGhee (NWM).
Please print and share this info with colleagues and/or staff. Beginning each meeting with a safety share is a great way to break the ice, begin team building from the onset of meetings and keep safety at the forefront of our minds.
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Each month a safety share submitted by an individual will be selected to receive a Spot Award for demonstrated safety leadership. The Spot Award program offers three award levels: gold ($100), silver ($50) and bronze ($25).