Important Facts about Noise- Induced Hearing
Permanent hearing damage may occur instantly or may be gradual depending on the noise intensity and duration of exposure. It is very likely that you will not notice the damage until it is too late.
If you experience ringing in your ears immediately after noise exposure, this is a warning sign that you are being exposed to damaging levels of noise. The right hearing protection can keep your noise exposure with in daily acceptable limits.
What Level of Noise is Damaging?
Research has shown that prolonged exposure to sound levels over 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. To put this into perspective, listening to your mp3 player at maximum volume is roughly 105 decibels. That is 100 times more intense than 85 decibels!
Noise levels in night clubs, raves and music concerts could be 100 decibels or greater. This could cause hearing damage within 15 minutes of constant exposure. We have solutions for industry, music, swimming, sleeping, shooting and much more.