Choosing the Right Hearing Protector

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• Personal Author:
  Themann, Christa L.
• Description:
  Noise can be bothersome and sometimes fun, but in all cases, a sound that is too loud for too long can damage one's hearing. Repeated exposure to hazardous sound can cause permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and trouble understanding speech in background noise. The best way to prevent noise-induced hearing damage is to reduce exposure by turning down the volume, moving away from the sound, or limiting exposure time. If you cannot take any of those steps, then you should use hearing protection. Follow these guidelines to choose the right hearing protector. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Decision Making Ear Hearing Hearing Loss Noise Noise, Occupational Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Safety Sense Organs

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• Keywords:
  Decision Making Ear Protectors Guidelines Hearing Loss Prevention Hearing Protection Noise Exposure Noise Protection Personal Protective Equipment PPE Sound Tinnitus

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• ISSN:
  0745-7472
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DFSE - Division of Field Studies and Engineering
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  18-19
• Volume:
  73
• Issue:
  4
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20059220
• Citation:
  Hear J 2020 Apr; 73(4):18-19
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• NORA Priority Area:
  Manufacturing ; Services
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  The Hearing Journal
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/223509/cdc_223509_DS1.pdf
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