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Now Hear This!
NOISE - A
HAZARD
TO YOUR
HEARING
HEALTH
Q. I've been hearing a lot about "noise pollution" lately. Exactly what is it? Can it cause problems with hearing?
A. Like other types of pollution (air, water, etc.), noise pollution involves releasing excessive contaminants - in this case loud sounds - into our environment. Our modem society is a very noisy one. We experience loud noise practically everywhere - at our Jobs, in our entertainment and recreation, even in our homes.
And yes, noise pollution can definitely affect your hearing. Any loud noise - an explosion, a jet plane taking off, the clatter of industrial machinery - puts stress on the delicate "hair cells” of the inner ear. Prolonged exposure can eventually damage or destroy these cells, resulting in a permanent hearing loss.
This often happens to people who work around loud noises and do not wear hearing protection. This could include airport employees, punch press operators, riveters, jackhammer operators, etc. Forty-six percent of workers in high noise level jobs have hearing problems. That’s almost half! Noise is no laughing matter. It's a serious hazard to your hearing.
If you think you or someone you know may have impaired hearing, plan to get a hearing test It takes only 30 minutes and is offered as a free service by your local Beltone Hearing Aid Center.
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