Many people spend a great deal of their work or leisure time in noisy environments, and over time this can have a detrimental effect on your hearing. Our ears are sensitive and they can be damaged without us experiencing any pain. Regular exposure to noise is a significant risk factor for damage.
In general, any situation, where you need to raise your voice to talk to someone 1 meter away, is loud enough to be damaging your ears. This is also true for the volume of personal music players– if someone needs to raise their voice to talk to you whilst listening to your player – chances are that the volume on it is too loud for prolonged exposure of more than a few minutes.
Typically noisy environments include:
- Using power tools
- Music concerts
- Nightclubs and bars
- Any job working with heavy machinery
Fortunately there are a number of hearing protection solutions available, that can be customised to your particular noise environment. These solutions minimise damaging noise levels, while still allowing you to hear the sounds you want to hear. Sonic Hearing can custom fit you with a hearing protection solution that matches your requirements.
For further information or to book an appointment, call 1800 188 338