Which sources can be harmful?
The locations / activities listed below can cause hearing damage:Location/activity |
dB(A) |
Disco / Rock concert |
110 dB(A) |
Circular saw |
105 dB(A) |
Sports event |
100 dB(A) |
Motorcycling |
95 dB(A) |
Average factory noise |
90 dB(A) |
Noisy party |
85 dB(A) |
Aircraft cabin |
80 dB(A) |
- How does hearing work?
- What is noise?
- What is frequency?
- When does sound
become dangerous? - How can you tell whether
your hearing has been damaged? - Does noise affect more
than just the hearing? - Can ears be "trained"?
- Which sources can be harmful?
- How long does it take before
noise becomes dangerous? - How can one prevent
hearing damage? - Which types of hearing
protectors are there?
