Hearing damage – this can be something that is caused over time or can be a sudden occurrence.

  • Tinnitus – when you can hear a ringing, roaring or buzzing sound in one or both of your ears.
  • Can interfere with communications between people
  • Increase risk of accident due to masking sound of approaching danger
  • Exposure to prolonged loud noise can also affect pregnant women and the unborn child.
  • Increase stress – persistent or increased noise can provoke stress in people.