Hearing Protection

Ways to Protect Your Ears from Hearing Loss

“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”
Hearing Protection On A Saw Table

Ways to Protect Your Ears from Hearing Loss

“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”
Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sounds, often over a gradual period of time. Some professions expose workers to high levels of noise (above 85 decibels) which results in a higher risk of hearing loss. These professions include construction workers, factory workers, law enforcement officers, musicians, and even athletes! Workplaces must adhere to recommendations outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other governmental agencies which means employers should provide workers with proper hearing protection. Exposure to high levels of sound also occur in your leisure time, from mowing the lawn to in-ear headphones. Below, you’ll find information on guidelines to protect your hearing.
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Intensities of Common Sounds in Decibels

Sounds Intensities PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE TIME
City Traffic (inside of car) 85dB 8hrs
Bull Dozer 88dB 4hrs
Jazz Concert 91dB 2hrs
Power Mower 94dB 1hs
Night Club 97dB 30min
Ambulance Siren (inside; driver window down) 100dB 30min
Rock Concert
Leaf Blower
115dB 30sec
Ambulance 125dB
Jet from 100ft 135dB
Gun Shot 145dB
12-guage Shot Gun 165dB

Intensities of Common Sounds in DecibelsFor a complete listing of over 1700 noises and their corresponding decibel levels, check out the Noise Navigator.