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Hearing protection: Know when to use it

Your hearing is a precious thing. You can help protect yours by avoiding loud sounds. When you can't avoid the noise, try wearing hearing protection devices, like earplugs or earmuffs.

WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WHEN:

Mowing the lawn.
Attending concerts.
Watching fireworks shows.
Using power tools.
Attending sports events.
Riding motorcycles or snowmobiles.
Target shooting.

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Loud Noises Can Cause Hearing Loss." https://www.cdc.gov/hearing-loss/about/index.html.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. "Hearing Protectors." https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-protectors.

reviewed 5/1/2025