Farming and forestry are noisy work and the risk of hearing loss is high without taking steps to protect yourself. Continuous exposure to harmful levels of noise over extended periods of time without proper hearing protection can result in NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS according to the Canadian Centre for Health & Safety in Agriculture,
“Noise Induced Hearing Loss can occur at any age
Noise Induced Hearing Loss is 100% preventable”
Hearing protection is recommended at 85 dB. ATV and push mowers are both rated for 90 dB, tractors (with cab) 92 dB, air compressors 95 dB and chainsaws (gas powered) 115 dB.
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