When it comes to hearing loss, there is a lot of room for improvement,
says 3M Business Director Brian McGinley. Understanding the source of hearing
loss and what unsafe decibel levels are can help combat the situation, he adds.
Noise levels above 85 decibels (dB) are classified as dangerously high and
require hearing protection. Here are some examples of noise levels:
-- Chainsaw – 110 dB
-- Rock Concert – 100-120 dB
Once the source for hearing loss is identified, protection (use
proper protection), training (discuss products) and validation (validate that
protection works) are the next steps in prevention, McGinley says. For more
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