Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
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It is critical to use adequate hearing protection to avoid long lasting damage. Permanent hearing loss can result from extended exposure to unsafe levels of sound. This type of hearing loss is irreversible and cannot be corrected with hearing aids or other equipment. In addition to temporary or permanent hearing loss, loud noises can also create physical and psychological stress and interfere with productivity and communication.
BOILER ROOM
TRUCK TRAFFIC
LAWNMOWER
Typical Sound Level90 dB
with Earplugs77 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs72 dB
CONSTRUCTION
CHAINSAW
PNEUMATIC DRILL
Typical Sound Level100 dB
with Earplugs87 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs82 dB
SYMPHONY
POWER SAW
BABY CRYING
Typical Sound Level110 dB
with Earplugs97 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs92 dB
SAND BLASTING
Typical Sound Level115 dB
with Earplugs102 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs97 dB
FOOTBALL GAME
Typical Sound Level117 dB
with Earplugs102 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs97 dB
JACKHAMMER
PERCUSSION
Typical Sound Level130 dB
with Earplugs117 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs112 dB
FIREARMS
Typical Sound Level 140 dB
with Earplugs 127 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs 122 dB
ROCK CONCERT
Typical Sound Level 150 dB
with Earplugs 137 dB
with Earplugs and Earmuffs 132 dB
