AUDIOLOGY Q: Is it necessary to wear hearing protection when I am mowing the lawn? A: Yes, you should always wear either plugs when taking part in Andrea Wilson Au.D earmuffs or ear noisy activities, such as mowing the lawn Noise induced hearing loss is the only type of hearing loss that is preventable. There are many tools and activities around us, especially in the summer months, that can cause harm to our hearing. If you are repeatedly exposing yourself to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB) you are at a higher risk for noise induced hearing loss. For example, the average level of a lawn mower is 90 dB. A good tip to help you know if hearing protection is needed is, if you must raise your voice to be heard an arm's length away, the sound is probably too loud and may cause damage to your hearing Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELL TM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-8833 AUDIOLOGY Q: Is it necessary to wear hearing protection when I am mowing the lawn? A: Yes, you should always wear either plugs when taking part in Andrea Wilson Au.D earmuffs or ear noisy activities, such as mowing the lawn Noise induced hearing loss is the only type of hearing loss that is preventable. There are many tools and activities around us, especially in the summer months, that can cause harm to our hearing. If you are repeatedly exposing yourself to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB) you are at a higher risk for noise induced hearing loss. For example, the average level of a lawn mower is 90 dB. A good tip to help you know if hearing protection is needed is, if you must raise your voice to be heard an arm's length away, the sound is probably too loud and may cause damage to your hearing Hearing Wellness Center LET US HELP YOU HEARWELL TM 677 Anne Street NW, Suite G Bemidji, MN 56601 218-333-8833