WHAT'S AT STAKE It's hard to believe that noise can cause permanent damage to your hearing - but it can. It's important to protect yourself against noise hazards. WHAT'S THE DANGER Medicine or surgery cannot reverse noise-induced hearing loss. A hearing aid can't completely restore hearing either. EXAMPLES A sudden single loud sound of an explosion, jet engine or air tool can damage hearing. However, hearing loss usually occurs from lower doses of noise over time, with damage adding up. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Your employer is responsible for figuring out the right hearing protection equipment for you to use, and keeping the […]