Are You At Risk?
Be aware of the warning signs for hearing loss.
If you have control of the volume, turn it down; if you don't, wear
hearing protection. There are many options available today to meet
specific needs and uses for hearing protection; from products designed
to give as much ambient noise protection as possible, to hearing
protection devices designed specifically for performing musicians.
Twenty years ago no one wore bicycle helmets, now it's rare when you
see someone riding without one. Concrete hasn't gotten harder in the
last two decades, people have become much more educated about the risks
involved and the dangers they face should they be involved in an
accident. It's a noisy world out there. With the information and
resources available today, positive steps can be taken to reduce the
occurrence of noise induced hearing loss.