Today's Tips
Is Your Hearing in Danger?
· Quiet Sounds: Breathing- 10 decibels; rustling leaves- 20 decibels; library- 40 decibels
· The sounds of everyday things: garbage disposal- 80 decibels; power tools- 100 decibels; stereo headset- 110 decibels; subway screech-115decibels; rock concert- 120 decibels
· The sound level in the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls-130 decibels
· A 160-decibel noise can cause deafness!
· Quiet Sounds: Breathing- 10 decibels; rustling leaves- 20 decibels; library- 40 decibels
· The sounds of everyday things: garbage disposal- 80 decibels; power tools- 100 decibels; stereo headset- 110 decibels; subway screech-115decibels; rock concert- 120 decibels
· The sound level in the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls-130 decibels
· A 160-decibel noise can cause deafness!
