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
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