Wear earmuffs on construction site

Recently, a team of ENT specialists from the hospital conducted on-site medical check-ups for workers at a construction site and discovered that several individuals were experiencing varying degrees of hearing issues. The findings revealed that more than 20 workers showed signs of neurological tinnitus and hearing loss. Experts emphasized that exposure to loud noises—such as those from construction equipment, factory machinery, fireworks, and even loud music in nightclubs—can significantly impact hearing health over time.

Noise-induced hearing loss can be either temporary or permanent. If symptoms like tinnitus, difficulty hearing, or headaches persist after exposure to loud sounds, delayed treatment may lead to irreversible damage. In addition, prolonged noise exposure can also affect other systems in the body, including the endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive systems.

For individuals who are regularly exposed to high levels of noise, such as construction workers, factory employees, or those who frequently attend loud events, it is strongly recommended to use earplugs or earmuffs as a preventive measure. These protective devices can also be useful during activities like traveling through tunnels, taking off or landing on airplanes, or setting off fireworks, helping to safeguard long-term hearing health.

China Labor Insurance Network