Outdoor
Activities That Affect Your Hearing
1. Lake Activities: And we don’t mean a leisurely cruise
on your kayak. Bring your ear plugs for
the planned day out on the powerboat. These types of watercrafts carry noise
levels exceeding 90 decibels. (check out the blog on harmful decibel levels- http://www.hearing-clear.com/2012/06/harmful-noise-levels.html)
2. Lawn Warriors: A regular lawn mower has noise
levels of 85-90 decibels. A leaf blower emits noise slightly higher than 100
decibels. It takes about eight hours at this level to cause permanent damage so
if you’re doing yard work for extensive hours always wear your ear plugs during
yard work.
3. Motorcycle Rides: One of the greatest pleasures in
life is heading out for a motorcycle ride on the open road. Larger bikes can
exceed noise levels of 95 decibels, with hearing damage in just 4 hours.
Protect your hearing with earplugs beneath your helmet.
4. Rockin’ Out: Live music in an indoor auditorium
measures about 75-80 decibels, however, a rock concert can measure to above 120
decibels creating permanent ear damage in just 7.5 minutes. When the option
exists, try to choose outdoor concerts over indoor venues.
5. Sports Stadiums can measure as much as 115 decibels
with hearing damage existent in just 15 minutes. You will still be able to hear
the umpire make the call while wearing earplugs.
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