Hearing Damage Sound Chart
It is always best to conserve the hearing that we have, which is why we offer custom molded ear plugs in many different styles. If you do sustain damage to your hearing, hearing aids most likely can help you recover some of your lost hearing, and you should schedule an appointment to get a comprehensive hearing test right way. Below are some different examples of sound levels and the dangers they pose to your hearing:
Hearing Damage Risk Levels in Decibels:
- 85 dB: Beginning of OSHA regulations
- 90 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 8 Hours of Sound Exposure
- Lawn Mower
- Truck Traffic
- 95 dB: Risk of Hearing Damager After 4 Hours of Sound Exposure
- Motorcycle
- Power Saw
- 100 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 2 Hours of Sound Exposure
- Chainsaw
- Stereo Headphones
- 105 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 1 Hour of Sound Exposure
- Jackhammer
- Helicopter
- 110 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 30 Minutes of Sound Exposure
- Snowmobile from Driver Seat
- 115 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 15 Minutes of Sound Exposure
- Baby's Cry
- Stadium Football Game
- 120 dB: Risk of Hearing Damage After 7.5 Minutes of Sound Exposure
- Rock Concert
- Sandblasting
- 140 dB: Immediate Hearing Damage
- Gunshot
- Jet Engine Taking Off