{"id":31142,"date":"2022-04-22T19:45:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T23:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevateaudiology.com\/?p=31142"},"modified":"2022-04-22T19:45:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T23:45:23","slug":"who-sets-new-standard-of-safe-listening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elevateaudiology.com\/who-sets-new-standard-of-safe-listening\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO Sets New Standard of Safe Listening"},"content":{"rendered":"

The World Health Organization (WHO) directs international health within the United Nations and leads partners in global health responses. In preparation for World Hearing Day 2022, the WHO has released a new international standard for safe listening practices at venues and events. These standards are aligned with the theme of this year\u2019s World Health Day: To hear for life, listen with care!<\/em><\/p>

New Recommendations for Venues & Events<\/h2>
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The Global standard for safe listening at venues and events <\/em>poses six recommendations that should be implemented by venues such as Smiley\u2019s Acoustic Cafe<\/a> to minimize the risk of hearing damage to patrons. They are outlined as follows:<\/p>

  1. A maximum average sound level of 100 decibels.<\/li>
  2. Live monitoring and recording of sound levels using calibrated equipment by designated staff.<\/li>
  3. Optimizing venue acoustics and sound systems to ensure enjoyable sound quality and safe listening.<\/li>
  4. Making personal hearing protection<\/a> available to audiences including instructions on use.<\/li>
  5. Access to quiet zones for people to rest their ears and decrease the risk of hearing damage.<\/li>
  6. Provision of training and information to staff.<\/li><\/ol>

    These standards were developed under the WHO\u2019s Make Listening Safe <\/em>initiative and draws on the latest evidence and consultation from WHO experts, government, industry, consumers and civil society.<\/p>

    Other Ways to Protect Your Hearing<\/h2>

    The WHO reports that as many as 1.1 billion young people ages 12 to 35<\/a> are at risk of hearing loss<\/a> due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds. This can have devastating impacts on physical and mental health, education and employment.<\/p>

    To prevent this, the WHO recommends that individuals:<\/p>