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Re: Loud Noises at Work and Hearing Protection Gear

Posted by Larry Lix

In Reply to: Loud Noises at Work and Hearing Protection Gear posted by solrac


Is it louder when you are wearing the plugs or after?. I notice that the
proper fitting units really give you pressure in the ear canals and I
wondered if it has some physical effects on the ears. Always feels good to
get them out after though.

"solrac" wrote in message
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> I recently began work at a plant that has noise levels of about 90 dB.
> I wear the muffs and plugs which have each above 25 for the NRR. I
> now notice that my T is much louder. My ENT told me that as long as
> you wear the hearing protection theres no problem. But obviously
> there is.
> Can the reduced sound I hear, lets say 75 dB at 8 hrs a day be harmful
> in any way towards T or losing hearing? Is it possible to develop
> hyperacusis in this situation?
> Has anyone experinced this and has some words of advice
>
> Thanks
>

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