Evaluating Exposures
Warning Signs of Hazardous Noise
Noise may be a problem in your workplace if:
- You hear ringing or humming in your ears when you leave work.
Excessive noise can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss.
- You have to shout to be heard by a co-worker an arm's length away.
- You hear others speak but have a hard time understanding what they are saying
- You experience temporary hearing loss when leaving work.
Noise-induced hearing loss can develop rapidly in workers exposed to relatively high noise levels on a daily basis.
Check out the CDC Noise Meter page to get a better idea how "loud" is loud.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-1. Which of the following is TRUE regarding noise-induced hearing loss?
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