Can You Hear Me Now?

You think driving by or living near a construction site is loud? Try working in one! Construction workers really put their hearing at risk when it comes to each and every job they take on. Fortunately, there are ways they can protect their hearing while still being able to get the job done in a timely manner.

Ear Muffs!

Let’s face it. We enjoy having the ability to hear. The waves of the ocean on vacation, the sound of laughter from our kids—there are so many sounds we don’t want to miss, which is why protecting your hearing while working on a construction site is so important.

Invest in your ears! Take note of highly rated ear plugs and/or ear muffs to use while on the job. Don’t be afraid to ask around and see what your colleagues recommend. They’ll probably give you the best advice on the type and brand to wear.

Some construction workers try using headphones to drown out the noise while also enjoying some of their favorite music while on the job. This is fine as long as you aren’t turning up the sound in your ear in order to not hear the noise from the machines. Instead, use noise-cancelling headphones so that you are able to hear your music at a clear decibel without risking your hearing due to too much strain.

No matter what device you use, never stick anything directly in your ear canal! Never! While you want to protect your ears and the ability to hear, by placing something too far into your ear canal, you can puncture your eardrum and cause serious injury. So be careful when placing your noise protection equipment in your ear. It is meant to protect—not hurt.

*If you think you can handle the noise, visit our website at www.wbcci.com to learn what job openings we currently have available. We would enjoy having you as part of our team!*