Individuals who work in airports, factories, and on construction sites are accustomed to wearing hearing protection, but most of us are exposed to dangerous noise levels nearly everywhere we go! The typical city dweller or suburbanite is routinely exposed to noise levels of 50 to 70 decibels (dBA), and levels can reach 110 dBA near construction zones, airports, and highways. Excessive workplace noise has a detrimental effect on worker productivity and accuracy, and sustained exposure to 85 dBA or higher can cause permanent hearing loss.

The world is a very loud place, and city dwellers are unwittingly exposed to more noise than they realize! The average noise levels in urban and suburban environments range from 50 to 70 decibels (dBA), while noise levels near construction zones and highways typically range between 80 and 110 dBA. According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), sustained exposure to 85 dBA or higher can cause permanent hearing loss. Business owners and managers have an obligation to protect their employees from all potential workplace hazards, and that’s where our team at National Custom Hollow Metal comes in!