1 in 10 people will suffer from disabling hearing loss by 2050
Workplace personnel protection is necessary to prevent occupational hearing loss. Go Beyond Better to mitigate noise and improve workplace safety
16% of disabling hearing loss is due to occupational noise
The human ear has a dynamic range of 0 dB to 120 - 130 dB. A whisper is approximately 40 dB while normal voice is about 60 dB. Continuous exposure to sounds above 85 dB damages the inner ear (cochlear) and can result in permanent hearing loss.
According to the World Health Organisation, over 400 million people, including 34 million children live with disabling hearing loss. Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 35 dB in the better ear. A study in 2005 shows that 16 percent of disabling hearing loss in adults can be attributed to occupational noise. Yet, much of this can be prevented through preventive and protective measures.
Hearing loss - especially noise-induced, can be prevented
We are exposed to sound and noise daily which are usually at safe levels and do not damage our hearing. However, loud sounds even for a brief period of time - such as an explosion, or continuous exposure to loud sounds and frequencies, can damage our inner ear and result in hearing loss. Noised-induced hearing loss can be prevented through making lifestyle changes as well as taking protective measures both personally and also in the environment we live and work in.
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