A new international standard developed by the World Health Organization and the International Telecommunication Union aims to prevent hearing loss among 1.1 billion young people. They announced it Feb. 12 and made available online a “Toolkit for safe listening devices and systems.” The goal of the toolkit is to make it easy for partners to …
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Hearing Safety Infographic: Noise Thermometer
Hearing safety is vital in preserving one of the most important sensory organs. Occupational noise that goes above a certain dB reading has the potential to cause severe lasting damage if it goes unprotected. This noise thermometer graphic shows the dB level for various occupational and non-occupational sounds. Share this infographic on your favorite social …