pdf Hearing Safety
In Loss Control Bulletins
Noise is dangerous because the damage is being done without necessarily being accompanied with any pain. People differ in their sensitivity to noise but as a general rule, noise can be damaging to your hearing if you have to shout over it to make yourself heard. This bulletin is a quick reference guide to the different commonly encountered noise levels and the different types of hearing protection available.
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