by Interactive Guru | Oct 1, 2024 | Hearing Conservation, Toolbox Talk
Sounds, as we have discussed, vary in intensity and frequency. The potential effect that sound has on the ability to cause noise-induced hearing loss is mostly dependent on its intensity or loudness. Sounds in the 40–60 dB range are harmless and even considered quiet....
by Interactive Guru | Jul 6, 2021 | Hearing Conservation, Toolbox Talk
Sound is, essentially, variations of air pressure caused by vibrations. Sound has both frequency and intensity. Frequency, or pitch, refers to the number of sound vibrations per second. This is expressed as cycles per second, or hertz. Sounds can be low in pitch, like...
