The louder the sound, the more damage it can cause, and the faster the damage can happen.
Examples of activities and sounds that are potentially loud enough to damage your hearing are: machinery, loud music, ear phones with loud volume, race tracks, airplanes, trains, other transportation and recreational vehicles, appliances, tools and equipment.
Sound is measured in decibels (dB). Sound at or above 85dB can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the faster it can damage your hearing. A very loud sound can damage your hearing in less than 15 minutes. You should never be exposed to noise levels of over 140 dB, gun shot at close range, military Jet engine taking off.
What can we do?
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Statistic : Manufacturing accounts for 14% of the U.S. workforce but accounts for 80% of the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) .
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