The importance of hearing protection

Whether you work in construction, industry, security, a hospital or work independently as a handyman, you will have to deal with loud noise that can damage your hearing. Of course, there are many other industries where harmful noise occurs. One of the main causes of hearing damage at work is inadequate use of hearing protection. It can lead to higher absenteeism and a higher risk of industrial accidents. Therefore, prevention through proper hearing protection is very important.

Hearing damage is one of the most commonly reported occupational diseases

Many workers are exposed to harmful noise levels on a daily basis. It is therefore not for nothing that hearing damage is one of the most commonly reported occupational diseases. At what point do we call noise levels harmful? When a person is exposed to sounds of more than 80 dB(A) for at least 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, it can cause permanent damage. And of course, that doesn't benefit anyone, neither your employees nor your company. As a company, you are obliged to take (appropriate) measures to minimise hearing damage among your employees. With custom-made earplugs, for example.

Obligation to wear hearing protection

Above 85 dB(A), employers are not only required to provide compensation for hearing protection,but there is also an obligation to wear the provided device. This must also be monitored by the employer.