Listen Smart – Safely Handling the Power of Sound

• Can You Hear This?

  • Hearing Test: http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009/03/can-you-hear-this-hearing-test/
  • Sound Levels: http://makeitlouder.com/Decibel%20Level%20Chart.txt
• Listen Smart – Safely Handling the Power of sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4HA6qm5C64

• Music is fine. But too much sound is not fine.
• Listen in a way that enriches you but does not hurt you
• pain starts to occur at 125 decibels
• you can’t get your hearing back
• about 28 million Americans have hearing loss
• sound is measured in decibels

• SoundAdvice.info For Audio Career Tips

  • Examine soundadvice.info for information about sound safety in the workplace
  • Take notes on sound careers and safety

• Chart of Sound in the Environment

• Another Chart of Sound in the Environment