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From homeowners cutting grass on the front lawn to large construction companies building skyscrapers, power tools are essential. Unfortunately, power tools can generate hazardous exposures that can cause hearing damage. For those looking to protect their hearing, buying quieter equipment can reduce total noise exposures and prevent hearing loss; however, noise may not be a major purchasing factor for many people. NIOSH researchers aiming to promote the Buy Quiet initiative wanted to better understand the factors motivating power tool purchases and how noise is viewed in comparison to factors like cost and durability. Three questions were included on a recent Porter Novelli FallStyles Survey. Porter Novelli Styles is an online, nationally-representative market research survey. The questions explored factors which influence consumer power tool purchasing decisions. Over 3500 respondents provided data on whether they consider noise and to what degree. This presentation will explore the process of using Porter Novelli ConsumerStyles surveys and the useful insight they provided regarding attitudes toward noise.
