Important Monster
®
Performance and Safety Tips
Listen Responsibly
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the
volume on your music player is turned down
before connecting your headphones. After
placing headphones in / on your ears, gradually
turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable
listening level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure
to any noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual
hearing loss.
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of
loudness versus time. The louder it is, the less time
you can be exposed to it. The softer it is, the more
time you can listen to it.
This decibel (dB) table compares some common
sounds and shows how they rank in potential
harm to hearing.
SOUND
NOISE LEVEL (dB)
EFFECT
Whisper
30
Very quiet
Quiet Office
50–60
Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB
Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer
70
Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversations
Food Blender
85–90
85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs.) begins
Garbage Truck,
Cement Mixer
100
No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure
recommended for sounds between 90–100 dB
Power Saw, Drill/Jackhammer 110
Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than
1 minute risks permanent hearing loss
Rock Concerts (varies)
110–140
Threshold of pain begins around 125 dB
Chart information obtained from www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx
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