April 28, 2004International Noise Awareness Day---------------------Today is the 9th Annual International Noise Awareness Day. I hope you enjoy a quiet day. Protect your hearing. Protect your health. Protect your children. Take the time to learn more by pointing your favorite web browser to Remember, your right to make noise stops at your neighbor's ears. Here are some Noise Levels as reported by the League for the Hard of Hearing. As a point of reference, normal conversation is about 60 decibels. Remember, noise levels above 85 dB will harm hearing over time. A more comprehensive list may be found here.
"...leaf blowers, chain saws, and other power tools can be as loud as 130 dB and pose a serious risk to those who operate them. These loud sounds can create an environment that is not conducive to play, study, sleep, or even carry on normal conversation." -------------------
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