5 Jobs That Can Cause Hearing Loss
Tuesday, 29 December 2020

Unfortunately, there are many professions which can cause significant hearing damage and over time lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This is something that needs to be considered for those entering a career in certain industries, as you will want to do all that you can to protect your ears if you are exposed to loud noises in your role. Here are a few of the main roles which can lead to hearing damage if you are not careful.

Air Traffic Controller

Unsurprisingly, being an air traffic controller can be extremely dangerous in terms of hearing loss even with proper ear protection. This is because the noise from planes taking off and landing can measure up to an excruciating 140dB, which has the potential to lead to significant hearing loss over time in this career.
 

Miner

Mining requires the use of heavy power tools and machinery which can take their toll on your hearing if this is on a regular basis. A study from The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention found that those working in coal mines were regularly exposed to above 90 dB on a regular basis with noise levels reaching as high as 135 dB.
 

Builder

Similarly, builders regularly are exposed to loud noises through heavy power tools and machinery such as drills, jackhammers and compactors - these can reach well over 100 dB and it can be loud enough to walk past a building site, let alone work on one.
 

DJ

Being a DJ might be great fun and a rewarding job, but it is certainly not the best in terms of hearing loss. Regular exposure to loud music is known as one of the most common causes of hearing loss, so anyone that works in this kind of envi-ronment needs to think about ear protection including DJs, sound crew, musicians and even nightclub staff.
 

Gardener

Gardening can be a lovely profession that allows you to spend your time outdoors and in nature, but it can actually be quite damaging to your hearing. Lawnmowers and power tools are common in gardening and can all generate over 100 dB, so some form of ear protection will be smart in this profession. For those that do suffer from hearing loss, you can find help with a specialist like Phonak who may be able to help with hearing aids.
 
NIHL can be a serious and life-changing issue, so if you work in one of these noisy professions then you need to find ways to protect your ears.
 
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