• Exposure to loud noise is the most common, preventable cause of irreversible hearing loss.

• Exposure may be occupational, recreational, may occur around the home, or may be environmental. Regardless of the source, or the age of the person exposed, loud noise can seriously damage the inner ear, causing permanent hearing loss.

• Noise levels of 90db or higher will damage your hearing permanently.

• Noise is TOO loud if a person must raise his voice to be heard at a normal conversational distance.

• Noise is TOO loud if you experience ringing in your ears after exposure.

• Noise is TOO loud if your hearing is muffled temporarily after exposure to loud noise.