2WsO8URFako, Sounds that Cause Hearing Loss – Dr. Otto Herman, When can noise damage your hearing? Hearing loss can occur when you are continuously exposed to sounds of 85 decibels or more and when you are exposed just once to sounds exceeding 120 decibels. Traffic (85db), lawn mowers (90db), power tools (100db), mp3 players at max volume (110db), motor boats (110db), concerts (115db), sporting events (137db), jet engines (140db), and rocket launches (180db) are all examples of different places and things that can damage your hearing. Here are some simple ways you can protect your hearing: wear earplugs or noise-cancelling earmuffs, turn down the music (A. The volume on your mp3 player is too high if it completely drowns out all background noise, or if it feels uncomfortable to listen to. B. Switch to headphones instead of earphones, as these provide better sound quality at a lower volume), and during a concert or loud event, don’t stand too close to the speakers and step outside for a few minutes to give your ears a break.
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