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Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears) that occurs for only a short time after exposure to high noise levels is an early warning sign that your hearing is at risk and you may have suffered some permanent loss of hearing acuity.
These microscopic hairs move with the vibrations and convert the sound waves into nerve impulsesâthe result is the sounds we hear. Exposure to loud noise can destroy these hair cells and cause hearing loss! The following references provide assistance in recognizing the health effects of excessive noise. Occupational exposure to noise: evaluation, prevention and control. World Health Organization (WHO).