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Can You Hear This?
Listen Smart – Safely Handling the Power of Sound
Notes
- Sound is measured in decibles
- If above 9, you can sustain for no more than 8 hours
- Rock concert : 110-150 decibles
- Once hearing is gone you can’t get it back
- 10-20% of highschool students have hearing loss
- One out of twelve 30 year olds in U.S. has a hearing impairment
- Can happen within 30 seconds
- If you hear your ears ring you have a “noice hangover”
- Wear ear plugs to prevent damage
- Stand back from the rock band to prevent damage
- 10 ft between you and speaker/source of noise
- Avoid stimulants like coffee
SoundAdvice.info For Audio Career Tips
- Examine soundadvice.info for information about sound safety in the workplace
- Take notes on sound careers and safety
Chart of Sound in the Environment