Influencing companies to purchase lower noise tool consumables?

This paper shows how targeted basic research and existing regulations can influence duty holders (business owners) to use lower noise consumables on their power tools (saws, drills, grinders). We will show; (1) how existing regulations should change buying habits, (2) why lower noise consumables should be the standard in some industries, (3) how target basic research inform enforcement, (4) how to influence industry through advice and, (5) potential enforcement. New data will show it is possible to get a 5 dB reduction by buying the right combination of grinder products. The paper describes a regulatory method that combines research and enforcement to reduce noise risk. The paper may be of interest to, health and safety regulators, tool manufacturers, noise consultants, and purchasing managers.