Railways

Locomotives, freight cars, switching, car-coupling operations, horns and even loudspeakers are regular and unpredictable noise sources in a railway yard—potentially resulting in serious hearing loss for anyone working nearby. When workers are disengaging cars from incoming trains and reassembling them into outgoing trains bound for different destinations, they are exposed to the noise from coupling cars, chain reactions and retarder squeal; the sound of the car’s wheels on the steel rails, which can emit a level of 110 dB(A), well above what is considered safe.

However, because hearing loss is more gradual and as noticeable as a slip or fall, it is less recognized than other injuries.

Like many occupational injuries, work-related hearing loss is preventable when controls are implemented, proper protection is provided, and required standards are followed.

Multiple hazards exist for rail workers on the job. Unfortunately, noise and hearing loss are not considered as being as critical as other more prevalent dangers like slips, trips, and falls. Because hearing loss is more gradual and not typically immediately noticeable, it is not as recognized as other injuries.

Hearing damage is preventable, but it cannot be undone. There is no surgery or cure for noise-induced hearing loss. Repeated exposure to high noise levels, such as working near locomotives, coupling cars, chain reactions, or car retarding can lead to permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.

Sensear is Solving High-Noise Communication Problems in the Railway Industry

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires industry employers to provide hearing protection to their employees when noise exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 dB(A) or more.

There are a variety of different activities within a railway yard that can create significant and harmful noise levels, particularly with long-term exposure. That is why providing workers with Sensear’s noise-canceling headsets is critical to mitigating the serious risk of hearing loss.  

Hearing Protection Headsets and Noise-Cancelling Communication Headsets 
for Railway Workers

Reducing high-noise levels to safer decibel dB(A) levels to protect workers is only part of the mission at Sensear to keep workers safe on the job. In addition to our industry-leading noise-reduction headsets, we also provide workers with 360° situational awareness of their environment.

Sensear’s range of Two-Way Radio and/or Bluetooth^® Headsets and Earplugs are powered by groundbreaking SENS^® (high noise communication) Technology that elevates speech and suppresses dangerous background noise so workers can hear speech and stay protected in high-noise environments. The result is increased job site safety with enhanced communications and vital 360° situational awareness.

Workers can have seamless conversations whether they are face-to-face, connected via short range, or on their two-way radio or Bluetooth-enabled devices, all while protecting their hearing using high-quality, noise-canceling headsets. Sensear headsets also provide protection and clear communications between operators inside locomotives, railcars, cabooses, and throughout the railway yard.

Heavy-Duty Headsets for Hearing Protection and Communication

Sensear offers a variety of headset solutions to provide the best protection for your workers’ communication and safety, including dual-protection headsets where exposures may exceed 95 dB(A).  Sensear is the perfect solution to protect hearing for railway workers.

With some of the best hearing protection solutions for railway applications, Sensear is solving high-noise communication problems for many of the world’s leading companies. 

Find the Best Railway Headsets for Hearing Protection and Communication

To get the best solution for communication, speech enhancement, and noise suppression for railway yards, schedule a free consultation today, and we’ll help you find the ideal hearing protection solution for your location.

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