Ask the Expert: What are the specific OSHA requirements on noise, and how does that relate to safety air guns?

April 29, 2014
To address excessive noise in the workplace OSHA has permissible daily noise exposure specifications.

Q: Aren’t there specific OSHA requirements on noise and how does that relate to safety air guns?

A: To address excessive noise in the workplace OSHA has permissible daily noise exposure specifications. Since air guns can contribute to high levels of occupational noise - safety air guns specifically designed for noise reduction are an important component in addressing noise compliance.

Products such as Guardair's Whisper Jet product address this need for noise reduction in the shop.  

Download a PDF with information on permissible noise exposure allowed on the job.

Information provided by: Guardair Corp.

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