how to protect your hearing Specialist talking about hearing protection

An estimated 10% of the world's population have some degree of hearing loss. Of these, one third damaged their hearing from excessive exposure to sound that could have been avoided. And the number of hearing-impaired people is growing - possibly because we are exposing ourselves to more and louder noise in the form of music, machinery, traffic and so on.

This video will help you to understand the nature of noise, the risks of exposure to noise, and how to protect your hearing from noise.

WHAT IS NOISE?

When sound reaches a level that can damage your hearing we call it noise. It is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems and a by-product of many industrial processes.

HOW DOES NOISE DAMAGE HEARING?

When a person is over-exposed to excessive sound levels, sensitive structures of the inner ear can be damaged. This can result in permanent, noise-induced hearing loss. It can happen after a brief but intense sound such as an explosion, or from regular exposure to noise over time.Hearing loss may be accompanied by tinnitus, a ringing,

buzzing or roaring in the ears or head, which may subside over time or continue constantly or intermittently throughout a lifetime.

Hearing loss caused by exposure to recreational and occupational noise is virtually 100% preventable. Here are some general tips for diminishing potential damage to your hearing:

Avoid hazardous sound environments (if you have to raise your voice to be heard, your hearing is in potential danger)

Limit the amount of time you spend in loud environments.

Wear earplugs or other hearing protective devices when

involved in a loud activity.

Protect children who are too young to protect themselves

Be careful not to turn up the volume of personal stereos too

high. The same applies to car stereos

Be alert to noise levels in your environment.

Give your ears a rest for 24 hours after exposure to dangerous levels of noise

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