Noise Hazards
Noise at work can cause hearing damage that is both permanent and disabling. This damage can be gradual, from exposure to noise over time, or it can be sudden due to extremely loud noises. Noise can also interfere with communications and make warnings harder to hear, reducing a worker’s awareness of his or her surroundings and making accidents more likely. If high noise levels cannot be avoided then appropriate mitigating factors need to be put in place.
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Personal Safety
Our portfolio offers a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) options for hearing protection. A range of ear plugs and ear muffs are available, together with assorted dispensing solutions and accessories. For applications where verbal communication is required, a range of protective communication headsets are available.
Facility Safety
Monitoring of workplace noise levels is crucial in both initial risk assessment and during follow-up observations. The Fisher Scientific channel can offer a variety of sound monitoring instrumentation, from sound dosimeters to sound level meters, together with the relevant calibration equipment, in order to allow proper measurements to be conducted.
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Fisher Scientific Cleanroom Essentials
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Recommended cleanroom gowning procedure
Suggested sterile and nonsterile cleanroom gowning procedure
