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How loud is too loud?

Protect Your Ears.

Know which noises can cause damage. Wear ear plugs when you are involved in a loud activity.

110 Decibels

Regular exposure of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss.

100 Decibels

No more than 15 minutes unprotected exposure recommended.

85 Decibels

Prolonged exposure to any noise above 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss.

Source: US National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

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