Do I need to wear hearing protection for very brief loud sounds?

Yes. It’s a good idea to wear hearing protection any time you are around a loud sound, as sometimes it’s hard to know if it will cause hearing loss. Being around loud sounds for a long time or even one very loud sound can cause hearing loss, so protecting your hearing is important. Find out more.

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Do I need to wear hearing protection for very brief loud sounds?

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