Noises that cause hearing loss

Noises That Cause Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can occur after a one-time exposure to a loud noise or after repeated exposure to varying loud noises. Exposure to loud noises can occur at work, at home, or at play.

Examples of noises that can cause hearing loss either immediately or over time include:

Recreational activities
- Firing guns and other weapons
- Snowmobiles
- Go-carts
- Motorcycles
- Power horns
- Model airplanes
- Cap guns
At home
- Garbage disposal
- Vacuum cleaner
- Lawn mower
- Leaf blower
- Shop tools
At work
- Woodworking equipment
- Chain saws
- Sandblasting
- Heavy construction
- Jet engine
- Other noisy machinery

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