Hearing Aid Basics
The style of hearing aid for you may be largely determined based on how severe your hearing loss is, price and your regime.
Noise exposure limits in the workplace
In Alberta the maximum permitted exposure level is to work in a 85dB environment for 8 hours. For each increase of 3dB you are doubling the loudness, so you have to cut the exposure time in half for it to be safe.
Recreational Sources of Noise
Is wood working a favorite past time? Going to a concert with your friends, or even simply mowing your lawn is exposing yourself to a harmful
Jobs/Careers that are Exposed to Noise:
Anyone who is being actively exposed to over 70dB of noise is at risk of damaging their hearing; as well as any burst of noise 120dB or louder can cause immediate permanent damage to your ears.
Who is exposed to noise in the workplace?
An estimated 43% of Canadians aged 19 - 79 have worked in noisy environments; this is over 11 million Canadians. More men than women reported experiencing noisy work places and have worked in a noisy environment for multiple
Symptoms of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
1. People sound like they’re mumbling. 2. Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds (e.g., doorbell, telephone). 3. Difficulty understanding conversations when you are
Repercussions of noise exposure
Any type of noise is considered “stress” to your ears, yes even that AABA song you blast in your car.
Noise exposure limits in the workplace
In Alberta the maximum permitted exposure level is to work in a 85dB environment for 8 hours. For each increase of 3dB you are doubling the loudness, so you have to cut the exposure time in half for it to be safe.
Recreational sources of noise
Is wood working a favorite past time? Going to a concert with your friends, or even simply mowing your lawn is exposing yourself to a harmful amount of noise that should be monitored.
Jobs/careers that are exposed to noise
Anyone who is being actively exposed to over 70dB of noise is at risk of damaging their hearing; as well as any burst of noise 120dB or louder can cause immediate permanent damage to your ears.