Workplace Noise

[MonstercatMusic]

Hello
So my workplace has noise levels of around 70 dB constantly with regular spikes of 90-100 dB due to mishaps and constant clanging of metal on metal. There is also one machine that is used every 5 mins or so that can do about 105 dB for 1 second each time it's used.

I think I have mild hyperacusi so I can't really judge the dB level (except the 70 dB constant was measured).

After a few hrs I became desensitized to the clanging and bashing of 90-100 dB. When I leave my hearing goes quieter just like when you come out of a concert. However it is not as quiet as when you come out of a concert. Only a mild reduction. This wears off after a few hrs.

Is this posing a risk to my hearing in terms of hearing loss. No one has hearing protection so I guess it' below regulation levels.

Just not sure if this is a good idea.

 

[Bobby B]

Time to look for another job - now that the economy is good ...this is the perfect time

This is a bad environment even with someone without T

 

[sven1987]

I'm curious to see what people have to say, because my situation is exactly the same at work. I've been wondering about changing jobs too.

 

[AZeurotuner]

Time to look for another job - now that the economy is good ...this is the perfect time

This is a bad environment even with someone without T

Statistically speaking job growth in the U.S. has been good for the last 7 years... The highest being 2,553,000 in 2014. If anything it's gotten worse, 1,700,000 last year according to the U.S. Bureau of Laber Statistics.

 

[MonstercatMusic]

Time to look for another job - now that the economy is good ...this is the perfect time

This is a bad environment even with someone without T

Not in the USA MATE. I figured it' not good for me. However I've only been at it for some days now so how likely will I have sustained hearing loss. After work I typically dont allow any noise above 45db for at least 10hrs. I'm really worried aboht my hearing as it has been top notch till my last ear infection.