Hearing Protection

Hearing is a sense as essential as the other senses available to humans. Vehicle horns, buzzing power tools, radios on the porch. No matter where you work or live, you are probably exposed to some degree of noise pollution. Long-term exposure to loud noises, such as those listed above, can significantly damage hearing in the long term.

Unfortunately, many people do not realize the damage is occurring until it is too late, due to the fact that it progresses gradually and over time. However, hearing loss can be effectively prevented with the following ways to protect hearing:

How to protect yourself:

Those who are regularly exposed to loud noises should wear earplugs and have their hearing checked regularly by a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment, which can prevent potentially serious hearing problems.
Professionals who are exposed to loud noises due to the nature of their work have the right to request hearing protectors from their employer.
When in places with loud music, take frequent breaks by going somewhere quiet.

What to avoid:

Avoiding loud sounds that cause pain, tinnitus (ringing) in the ears.
Do not turn up the volume on your mobile phone headphones above the limit at which the device itself warns you.
When going out to nightclubs, under no circumstances should you spend long periods of time next to or too close to a speaker.