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Listening to PLSs at safe levels, such as 60% of the volume range. Noise-cancelling headphones and sound-isolating earphones can help one avoid turning the volume up to overcome loud background noise. Sound measurement apps can help one find out how loud sounds are.
Extended periods of exposure to high sound pressure levels created by headphones at high volume settings may be damaging to hearing; [54] [55] Nearly 50% of teenagers and young adults (12 to 35 years old) in middle and high income countries listen to unsafe levels of sound on their personal audio devices and smartphones. [56]
Playing video games at sound levels nearing or exceeding safe limits has been linked with hearing loss and tinnitus, according to a new study. Video gamers may be risking hearing loss or tinnitus ...
An automatic volume limiter system (AVLS) is an option that limits the maximum volume level and is enabled through software or hardware in stationary or portable media player devices used with headphones such as the Walkman or Sony PSP. [1]
Sound levels of some daily activities. A hearing protection device, also known as a HPD, is an ear protection device worn in or over the ears while exposed to hazardous noise and provide hearing protection to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss. HPDs reduce the level of the noise entering the ear.
The ear can be exposed to short periods of sound in excess of 120 dB without permanent harm — albeit with discomfort and possibly pain — but long term exposure to sound levels over 85 dB(A) can cause permanent hearing loss. [31] There are two basic types of NIHL: NIHL caused by acoustic trauma; NIHL that gradually develops.
Personal noise dosimeters. A noise dosimeter (American English) or noise dosemeter (British English) is a specialized sound level meter intended specifically to measure the noise exposure of a person integrated over a period of time; usually to comply with Health and Safety regulations such as the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure Standard [1] or ...
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