When exposed to hazardous noise levels, using hearing protection is essential. But it’s more than just placing an earplug into your ear; it’s also knowing that when done properly, you’ll have comfortable hearing the rest of your life.
Unlike other kinds of injuries, hearing damage can happen over decades, gradually and silently. If you do not take protecting your hearing seriously over time, you could suffer from multiple health and psychological issues – and even lose your hearing, permanently.
Knowing how your ears hear and the negative effects of prolonged hazardous noise exposure – both on the job and at home – is imperative to understand the necessity of hearing protection.
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