2.6: Hearing Protection

Understanding Sound From Ear to Engineer · LibreTexts

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    Hearing Protection

    Ways to Protect Hearing:

    1. Avoid Loud Noises:
    • Use the 60/60 Rule for headphones (60% volume for max 60 minutes).
    • Stay away from loud speakers at events or wear ear protection.
    1. Use Ear Protection:
    • Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones in noisy environments.
    • Custom-molded earplugs for musicians or industrial workers.
    1. Monitor Volume Levels:
    • Install decibel meter apps on phones.
    • Keep volume below 85 dB when listening to music.
    1. Get Regular Hearing Checks:
    • Especially important for people over 50 or in noisy workplaces.
    1. Avoid Inserting Objects Into Ears:
    • Cotton swabs and other objects can damage the ear canal and eardrum.

    This page titled 2.6: Hearing Protection was last modified on Fri, 01 May 2026 02:54:49 GMT and is shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Geoffrey Dunbar.