Hearing Tips

While sudden bursts of loud noise can damage your hearing, regular loud noise can cause gradual but permanent damage. Here are some tips:

Protect your ears with foam plugs when around 90-decibel sources such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, motorcycles and shop tools. These plugs can lower sound levels by 25 decibels.
Choose quiet activities over noisy ones whenever possible.
Use sound-dampening materials at home and in the workplace: rubber mats under kitchen appliances, heavy curtains, carpeting, sound-absorbing ceiling tiles, partitions, etc.
Lower the volume on stereos and TV's, and avoid overuse of headphones that can blast up to 115 decibels (sufficient to cause permanent damage in under 10 minutes).
Have your hearing tested regularly to keep it fine-tuned and to avoid unnoticeable but nonetheless gradual loss.

Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for advice by your physician. You are advised to consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations appearing here.

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