8Ld Ear damage Slide 1 of 9 How might the following people suffer damage to their hearing? How may it be prevented?

8Ld Ear damage Slide 2 of 9 How might this person suffer damage to his hearing in this environment? How is it being prevented?

8Ld Ear damage Slide 3 of 9 The vibrating road drill is very loud. Repeated use over a long period of time will damage the cochlea. This may be prevented by using ear protection – as you can see in the photograph.

8Ld Ear damage Slide 4 of 9 How might this person suffer damage to his hearing in this environment? How is it being prevented?

8Ld Ear damage Slide 5 of 9 Live music can be very noisy. If you work in a band or nightclub, constant loud noise can damage the cochlea. This damage may be prevented by using earplugs.

8Ld Ear damage Slide 6 of 9 How might this person suffer damage to his hearing in this environment? How is it being prevented?

8Ld Ear damage Slide 7 of 9 An aeroplane at take off can produce more noise than is allowed by law. Very loud noise can damage the eardrum. Although damaged eardrums heal, this could be prevented by using ear protection.

8Ld Ear damage Slide 8 of 9 How might this person suffer damage to his hearing in this environment? How is it being prevented?

8Ld Ear damage People who frequently use personal stereos that are too loud risk damaging their cochlea. This could be prevented by making sure that the sound level is not too great. Personal stereos sold in France are not allowed to produce more than 100 decibels by law. Slide 9 of 9