◦ Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into a device.
◦ Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can
hear adequately.
◦ Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time, not realizing that the
higher volume may be harmful to your hearing.
◦ When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking
near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
◦ Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to
your device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out
background noise. By blocking background noise, noise-cancelling headphones should
allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds.
◦ Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is required
before your hearing could be affected.
◦ Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock
concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might
cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
◦ Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in
your ears, if speech sounds muffled, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty
after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:
American academy of audiology
Phone: (800) 222-2336 or 703-790-8466
Email:
Internet:
www.audiology.org/Pages/default.aspx
National institute on deafness and other communication disorders
Phone: 800-241-1044 or TTY @ 800-241-1055
Email: [email protected]
Internet:
www.nidcd.nih.gov
National institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH)
Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or TTY @ (888) 232-6348
Outside the U.S.: 513-533-8328 or TTY: (888) 232-6348
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