Listen Up: How Noise Can Harm Your Hearing by Jane Lake

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Listen Up: How Noise Can Harm Your Hearing

by Jane Lake

The good news is that you don't have to lose your hearing as

you age. The bad news is, you will - unless you limit your

exposure to high noise levels. The most preventable cause of

hearing loss is the cumulative effect of noise. The following

suggestions and decibel (dB) chart will help you gauge your

exposure to noise and reduce your risk of hearing loss:

* Wear ear plugs when operating noisy equipment (i.e. lawn

mower, motorboat or power tools).

* Set car, home and portable stereos to below half volume.

Beware of music levels in exercise classes, concerts and

bars.

* Look for a product recommended for quiet operation when

shopping for a fan, air conditioner or other household

appliance.

* Don't buy noisy toys. Some toy musical instruments emit

dangerous sound levels, while cap guns and firecrackers,

exploding near the ear, can damage hearing even if you only

hear them once.

* Any noise which makes your ears ring, a condition called

tinnitus, is too loud.

* Protect your ears if you hunt or shoot guns. Acoustic

trauma - immediate, severe and persistent hearing loss - is

directly linked to gunfire.

* If your workplace is noisy, ensure that ear protectors are

provided, and wear them.

* Make sure printers, copiers and other noisy office

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BIO:

About the Author: Jane Lake is a professional feature writer whose articles has appeared in Canadian Living, Exchange Business Magazine, Highlights, Modern Woman, and You. She is the editor and publisher of the popular craft site, http://www.allfreecrafts.com, and http://www.allfreeprintables.com which offers printable recipe cards, shopping lists and more.

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