Hear to Prosper
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ATLAS Safe Listen eTool©
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is caused by noise and listening time above a safe limit*
This also applies to those wearing hearing aids because the aids do not protect from loud noise*
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Each person has a budget* of allowable sound exposures to avoid NIHL that can worsen existing hearing loss.
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Use of this eTool, as part of your healthy lifestyle, may help you avoid NIHL
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Follow guides on how to protect your hearing in loud noise environments​
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If you are wearing hearing aids, know what to do in loud places
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Take steps for hearing and ear health
NOTE: Only hearing protectors with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) can protect from unsafe sounds. Hearing aids do not have NRR and are not hearing protectors.
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* NIOSH-98 allowable exposure times for hearing loss protection and FDA OTC Hearing Aid Rule​​​
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This eTool references information from:
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
NIH: National Institutes for Health
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration​​
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​Content is reliable and up-to-date, based on current federal information. It is for private learning and does not collect your personal health-related information. It does not provide medical advice.
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