Efforts to Reduce Noise Exposure in Construction Hearing loss prevention programs are the primary defense against noise-induced hearing loss, and more widespread implementation of such programs in the construction industry is needed to reduce noise exposures and subsequent hearing loss. Truly effective hearing loss prevention programs include: Noise monitoring Use of noise controls Audiometric testing Worker education Use of hearing protection Noise Monitoring Organizations which have published measured noise levels associated with specific pieces of construction equipment include: University of Washington NZ Occupational Safety and Health Queensland Department of Industrial Relations Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health UK Health and Safety Executive Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia European Union Construction Noise Database US Federal Highway Administration Others Back to top   Use of Noise Controls Organizations which have published guides and materials on construction noise controls include: Construction Noise Control Partnership Western Australia Worksafe Boston Big Dig Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia Washington Department of Labor and Industries European Union National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America Back to top   Audiometric Testing Organizations which have been conducting (or trying to conduct) audiometric testing on construction workers include: Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia Build It Smart California Coalition for Worker Occupational Safety and Health Protection Back to top   Worker Education Organizations which are working to develop and deliver hearing conservation training for the construction industry include: Build It Smart University of Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council of California National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Western Australia SafetyLine Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America Back to top   Hearing Protection Use Organizations working to increase the use of hearing protection in construction include: Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia University of Washington National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Build it Smart Back to top Questions or comments? Email me