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Noise Induced Hearing Loss

When any sound is excessive in volume,
damaging to hearing, or simply annoying, the result is noise pollution.

 

A Brief History of Noise

Noise is not a new problem to society. Since the first clap of thunder, noise has been plaguing mankind's existence.

There is reportedly an ordinance enacted some 2,500 years ago by an ancient Greek community banning metal works and keeping roosters within the city, to protect against noise that caused sleep deprivation.

Over the past 200 years, there has been a steady increase in the magnitude of noise, changing the nature and extent of the problem from that of primarily a nuisance to one of annoyance and actual physical damage.


    

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Hearing Loss

As loud sounds enter the ear, the ear works harder. The intense vibrations from excessive noise cause permanent damage to the sensory hairs within the cochlea. As the hairs are damaged or destroyed, a person's ability to hear is lessened, and can eventually cause deafness.

 

 

 

 

Damage received from excessive noise can amplify the effects of hearing loss caused
by aging.

 

 

 

 

Noise Pollution

As harmful noise increases in both industry and entertainment, noise pollution becomes an increasingly larger problem.

Once noise pollution has done its damage by causing hearing loss, there is no reversal process. All that can be done is to compensate by using a hearing aid or other assistive listening device.

To understand noise and its effect on health and welfare, one must understand certain fundamentals of sound and our response to it.


The Effects of Noise

Industrial Hearing Loss

 

What can be done?

The simplest solution is to use good
hearing protection.

 


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3930 SW Kelly Avenue
Portland, OR 97239

ph: 503-274-9482
fax: 503-222-3539
alt: 1-800-654-6257

contactus@noisebrakers.com