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January 20, 2025

Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow? Why You Should Take Hearing Protection Seriously

“Can you hear me now?”

Hearing loss may not top your list of workplace health concerns, but for countless occupations, it is an ever-present danger with long-term and potentially career-ending consequences. Hearing is often taken for granted until it begins to fade, but the effects of hearing loss can have profound impacts on your career and quality of life.

Whether you work in manufacturing, construction, general industry, or any environment with loud or harmful sound sources, from DJs to dump truck drivers, this course is designed to help you safeguard your hearing.

Think your workplace isn’t loud enough to wreck your ears? Think again.

Noise exposure is sneakier than you’d expect. It doesn’t knock down walls, it just slowly chips away at your hearing until it’s gone.

It can result from a wide range of sources:

If it’s louder than your grandma yelling from the kitchen, it might be dangerous.

Here’s how decibels stack up:

Prolonged exposure above 85 dB can mess up your hearing, permanently. No rewinds, no do-overs.

The sneaky part? You might not even notice your hearing fading until it’s already gone.

Here’s what to watch for:

Hearing conservation is a team effort, not a solo mission.

What employers should be doing:

And here’s what employees can do:

If you want to keep your hearing intact, start protecting it now.

Here’s your action plan:

Bonus tip, PPE is your ear’s bestie. Are you wearing yours right?

Before you dive into advanced hearing strategies, make sure your basics are locked down. Our PPE: Are You Covered Training Course is the perfect tag team to your hearing protection game. Don’t just wear it, wear it right.

Expand your knowledge with hearing conservation training.

This course provides an introduction to hearing conservation, but there’s more to learn. For a deeper understanding of workplace noise risks and advanced protection strategies, consider enrolling in our Advanced Hearing Protection and Noise Management Training Course.


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