Just how long can you spend in noise before risking damage to your hearing?

The following table is a summary of safe listening times taken from the Government's website on Noise At Work. Our handy table includes the sound levels in dB(A), safe listening times, and some examples of things that are typically that volume to help you put it in context.

This article explains how to know if you are at risk from noise damage – whether at work or leisure – and what you can do about it.

We live in a noisy world. Some of us work in noisy environments. Others enjoy pastimes that expose them to intense noise. Not to mention the potential risk of MP3 players. So how can you know if you are really at risk or not?