Hand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise
October 1, 2019
- Posted By: Hearing Services of Kentucky
- Categories: Hearing Health Hearing Protection
- Tags: child safety tips dangers of noise exposure earmuffs earplugs excessive noise hand dryers headphones hearing health hearing loss hearing protection NIHL noise-induced hearing loss noise-related hearing impairment
It’s no secret that hand dryers installed in public bathrooms can seem rather loud, but we were blown away by a young scientist’s findings when she put the volume levels of 44 automated machines to the test in restrooms across Alberta, Canada. Turns out some of those volumes can do a number on kids’ ears […]