How Loud Is Too Loud on the Farm? - Noisy Planet · 2020. 4. 24. · How Loud Is Too Loud on the...
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How Loud Is Too Loud on the Farm? Sound is measured in decibels (dB). Sounds at or above 85 dBA* can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the quicker it can damage your hearing. *dBA = A-weighted decibels 2 minutes at 110 dBA can damage your hearing. 140–170 dBA Shooting sports, or fireworks 77–115 dBA Chainsaw 14 minutes at 100 dBA can damage your hearing. 85–107 dBA Pig squeals 82–100 dBA Grain dryer, grain auger, or tractor with no cab 8 hours at 85 dBA can damage your hearing. 87–98 dBA Woodshop 76–87 dBA Tractor with a closed cab At or below 70 dBA, sounds are generally considered safe. 60–70 dBA Normal conversation, or hens clucking 30 dBA Whisper
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How Loud Is Too Loud on the Farm?Sound is measured in decibels (dB). Sounds at or above 85 dBA* can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the quicker it can damage your hearing. *dBA = A-weighted decibels
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Why Protect Your Hearing?Noise-induced hearing loss:• Can build over time.• Is permanent.• Is preventable.
How to Protect Your Hearing:• Lower the volume.• Move away from
the noise.• Wear hearing protectors,
such as earplugs or earmuffs.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHAND HUMAN SERVICESNational Institutes of HealthNational Institute on Deafness andOther Communication Disorders
NIH Publication No. 20-DC-6431November 2019
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