What are the risks to personnel exposed to high noise levels?
Whether it is a sudden loud noise or continuous loud noise, ongoing exposure can cause a number of defects. Personnel exposed to such noisy environments can experience physiological and psychological problems, which can relate to stress and the condition tinnitus. Long periods of exposure can and often does, result in permanent hearing loss. Permanent hearing loss has many debilitating effects, such as difficulty when talking and listening in a crowd, talking on the phone, listening to the television or radio to name but a few. High noise levels also make communication between work colleagues difficult and can increase the likelihood of accidents.
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