Noise Management Program in Ontario | Noise Diagnostic Test Ontario

Noise can be described as unwanted sound that is commonly perceived as loud, unpleasant, or disruptive. Noise can be produced from many different sources – speakers, Snow Blower, hair dryer, airplane, and so on.

Since the ear is unable to close itself off from our surroundings, it is left susceptible to such noises. Therefore, when noise reaches high levels even for a brief period of time, sensitive structures within the ear can be damaged.

Damage to these structures can cause issues such as permanent or temporary noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and/or psychological stress.

With our Online Risk Evaluation Calculator you can calculate how much you are exposed to hazardous noise.

Noise Risk Evaluator

Noise: The Environmental Hazard in Canada

The most common occupational and environmental hazard is noise. Over 38 million Canadians are exposed to potentially harmful sound levels at work.

Outside of work, many people pursue activities that produce harmful sounds. In addition, five million Canadians use firearms, many of the population use power tools and amplified music, as well as recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles and motorcycles without adequate hearing protection. Children’s toys can produce sounds that can cause permanent hearing damage.

There are two ways to describe noise:

Intensity (perceived as loudness)
Frequency (perceived as pitch)

The intensity and duration of noise exposure affect the potential for damage to inner ear hair cells. Sound that seems “comfortably loud” may still damage them.

How Much Noise Causes Hearing Loss?

Sound levels over 85 db can damage your hearing faster. Every 3-db increase in noise levels over 85 db reduces the safe listening time in half. It is possible to listen to sounds at 85 db for up to 8 hours. If the sound reaches 88 db, it is safe to listen to the same sounds for four hours. If the sound is up to 91 db, the safe listening time is reduced to 2 hours.

Read the chart to understand, how much noise can damage your hearing:

Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss commonly occurs slowly and therefore, many people do not always recognize it.

Do you feel like people are mumbling when they speak to you?
Do you have trouble conversing in a social setting with background noise? (e.g. restaurant, party, work meetings, etc)
Have you ever been told that you speak too loudly?
Have you ever experienced pain in your ears when exposed to loud noises?

We at Hearing Excellence recommend these steps to reduce the risk of hearing loss

Take the following steps to protect your hearing:

Spend less time on activities that are extremely noisy.
Keep the volume of your car and home audio at an enjoyable but safe level.
If you’re at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, wear hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. Make sure the protection device fits properly. Consult an audiologist for assistance.
After work or other activities, schedule some quiet time if you are experiencing temporary hearing loss or tinnitus. Allow your ears to rest.
Children’s toys should not produce high sound levels. Look for toys with volume controls or on-off switches so that sound can be lowered or turned off. Keep in mind that children hold toys closer to their ears than adults.

Please book an appointment with our licensed hearing care professionals (Audiologists) to investigate your exposure to environmental noise, experience any symptoms of noise-induced hearing difficulties and potential hearing loss.

Also, if you have concerns and questions regarding which noise protection you would best benefit from, please reach out to Hearing Excellence.

Noise Protection Products

Dental Active Noise Cancelling Earplugs by QuietOn

QuietOn earplugs are optimized for dental use with strong noise reduction while enabling conversations with the patients. The above chart further illustrates the peak frequency examples of common dental clinic noise sources. QuietOn earplugs work well with low frequencies and are optimal in high frequency sounds.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER – Shipping is 10 business days

$329.00

Noise Management Program

With our dynamic noise protocol program, we will make sure you are safe from the hazardous noise around you and our service can be tailored to your needs. Our tests are designed to provide a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis of the noise around you. We offer the latest technology and the most experienced clinicians in the industry.

$200.00

Phonak Serenity Choice Hunting & Shooting

Protects the user’s ears from the peak sound pressure level of gunshots, explosives, etc.
Permits voice and background noise to be heard
Minimum occlusion

$49.00

Phonak Serenity Choice Motorsport

Reduces engine noise
Reduces wind and air turbulence noise
Prevents hearing damage at motorsport events

$39.00

Phonak Serenity Choice Music

Serenity Choice™ Music reduces the level of sound by 17 dB making music as loud as 102 dB safe to listen to for up to 8 hours.

$79.00

Phonak Serenity Choice Work Earplugs

Reduces heavy equipment, machinery, and tooling noise
Suitable for do-it-yourself work, gardening, cleaning

$49.00

Phonak Serenity Choice™ Comfort

Improves concentration
Reduces stress
Reduces background noise

$49.00

Phonak Serenity Choice™ Sleep Earplugs

Reduces noise from lifts, revelers, kitchen noise, street noise, etc.
Reduces the effects of a partner snoring

$49.00

QuietOn Active Noise Cancelling Earplugs

QuietOn with ANC technology makes a big difference at low frequencies, such as the hum of airplane engines, construction sites or normal background noise. Its attenuation ability in this area is up to 40dB. For instance, airplane cabin noise sounds like a faint hum with QuietOn earplugs.

$299.00

Sleep Active Noise Cancelling Earplugs by QuietOn

NOW HERE – LIMITED QUANTITIES BUY NOW!

$359.00

Soundgear Custom Electronic Hearing Protection – Platinum Model

After placing the order

Please click on the link schedule an appointment to take your custom ear impressions.

$1,199.99

Soundgear Custom Electronic Hearing Protection – Silver Model

After placing the order

Please click on the link schedule an appointment to take your custom ear impressions.

$999.99