Are You Listening?

How loud does a noise have to be to cause hearing loss?

Sound pressure is measured in decibels, with a regular conversation measuring at 60 dB and a pair of earphones at max volume at over 100 dB. Noises over 100 dB can cause damage after constant exposure and noises at 120 dB (the sound of a distant lightning strike) can cause immediate damage. Damage is permanent or temporary and can affect one ear or both ears. 

 

 

-Sounds are measured in decibels (dB)

 

-Any sounds over 100 dB can cause damage

 

-Damage can be permanent or temporary

 

-One ear or both ears can be affected