Noise-induced hearing loss
Noise-induced hearing loss happens when loud sound damages the delicate hair cells in your inner ear. It can come from one very loud event, or build up over years of exposure. Once done, the damage is usually permanent, which makes it almost entirely preventable the thing worth knowing.
The usual suspects, at work and at play.
Construction, manufacturing and other industrial environments are common sources.
Concerts, festivals and clubs. Even occasional exposure adds up over time.
Regularly listening at high volume, especially over long periods.
Drills, saws and other loud equipment used without hearing protection.
Your rights at work.
If noise is part of your job, your employer has legal responsibilities under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
Regularly exposed to loud noise at work without being offered hearing protection or hearing checks? It is worth raising with your employer.
Early warning signs.
Your ears usually warn you before the damage is permanent. Tick the ones you recognise.
Wear proper hearing protection around loud noise, keep headphone volume sensible with regular breaks, step away from speakers when you can, and give your ears recovery time after loud exposure. A temporary muffled feeling is a warning. Repeated episodes can become permanent.
If the damage is already done.
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