Hearing protection safety tips

Educate and motivate

Getting workers to care about their hearing is the foundation for successful training.

Wearing hearing protection correctly is necessary for workers to prevent hearing loss.

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Because each worker may have different issues with hearing protector fit, work one-on-one on individual fit issues. See other training resources, such as NIOSH's Three Tips for Choosing the Right Hearing Protector or CPWR's Construction Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention Training Program for more recommendations and resources.

Tips for training workers about hearing protection

• If workers need to use hearing protectors, make sure they know where to use them and how to use them correctly
• Train management as well as workers
• Identify unique motivations for each group to prioritize hearing safety
• Regularly re-evaluate and implement additional training if needed