tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post8183988330441562972..comments2024-01-12T00:48:55.192-08:00Comments on Music and Brain Blog at University of Toronto: Infant Sleep Machines and Hazardous Sound Pressure LevelsLee Bartelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06727468225852676801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post-30619287775221405252014-11-19T17:11:28.862-08:002014-11-19T17:11:28.862-08:00Hi Carina,
It appears that hearing loss has becom...Hi Carina,<br /><br />It appears that hearing loss has become a hot topic in our society, with more research being done, and more awareness of the various factors that contribute to hearing loss. With every new device that emits sound, it seems like it is being tested for any repercussions. We already know how dangerous the ipod can be, or a rock concert, but there are some things we haven’t yet taken into account. This is why I liked reading your post. I think most of us can say that as a child, we went to bed with some sound device next to our ears… But who of us were aware that distance from the head and volume had such an effect? When you mentioned that hospital nurseries and neonatal intensive care units are limited to 50dBA measured over 1 hour, I thought that we should be more aware of information like this. I know that companies are simply creating products to make money, and that it is hard for them to be monitored by health authorities, unless the government passes a law to control it.<br /><br />I’m not sure if you are aware, but a few years ago in England, they passed a law that restricts employees from being exposed to loud noises for too long a duration. Work places now need to monitor their decibel levels, providing the necessary breaks to employees if exposed to noise for too long. They have also been looking at how to help musicians in the Universities who sit in practice rooms with sounds bouncing off the walls. This is a fantastic initiative that other countries should adopt! Now, as I sit here, I start to think about condominium buildings and their air-conditioning units. Are these causing hearing damage as well? It seems that we will only be aware of problems when they have officially been tested. <br /><br />Thank you for making us aware of this topic and the issues, which need to be addressed!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478733760505924836noreply@blogger.com