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It depends on whether you are talking about a mechanical whistle - such as a steam whistle or one produced by a person using their mouth and fingers and especially the length of time you are exposed to the sound and how close you are to the source.
Continual exposure to any sound above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss.
At 90 decibels, a hair dryer and lawn mower can cause damage after 2 hours-which is non-threatening for most of us (unless you have a big lawn or Rapunzel-esque hair).
A rock concert, at 110 decibels, can cause permanent hearing loss in 45 minutes
Referee whistles range from around 113 to 128 - so the loudest ones could start giving you problems with about 15 seconds of exposure.
A typical train whistle at 500 feet is only 90 dB (so it would take around 2 hours continuous to damage your hearing) but, if you are closer, it could cause damage much quicker. At around 100 feet it would be about 104 db and could damage your hearing in about 7½ minutes. At around 16 feet it would be around 120 db and could damage your hearing in about 10 seconds. the loudest steam whistles are around 130-135 db at 23 feet and could damage your hearing just 10 seconds or less.
The louder it gets, the less time it takes to inflict damage.
At 140 dB, even short term exposure can cause permanent damage - which corresponds to a jet engine at 100 feet or a steam whistle at about 1½ feet.
What else can I help you with?
What are the potential effects of exposure to loud sound waves on human hearing?
Exposure to loud sound waves can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and other ear-related problems. It can also cause stress, sleep disturbances, and affect overall well-being. It is important to protect your ears from prolonged exposure to loud noises to prevent these negative effects.
What is the best decibel level for ear protection?
The best decibel level for ear protection is around 85 decibels. This level helps to protect your ears from loud noises that can cause damage over time.
What is the d whistle finger chart and how can it help me learn to play the whistle more effectively?
The D whistle finger chart is a visual guide that shows you which fingers to use to play different notes on a D whistle. By following the finger chart, you can learn the correct finger placement for each note, which can help you play the whistle more accurately and effectively.
What is the low D whistle finger chart and how can it help me play the low D whistle more effectively?
The low D whistle finger chart shows you which fingers to use to play different notes on the low D whistle. By following the finger chart, you can play the whistle more accurately and efficiently, making it easier to produce the correct notes and improve your overall performance.
Where can I find tin whistle music sheets online?
You can find tin whistle music sheets online on websites like TheSession.org, Chiff and Fipple, and TinWhistleTunes.com. These sites offer a variety of traditional and contemporary tunes for the tin whistle.
Can blowing a loud whistle in someone's ear hurt their ears?
Yes, blowing a loud whistle directly into someone's ear can cause temporary or permanent hearing damage, depending on the intensity and duration of the sound. It is recommended to avoid exposing the ears to extremely loud noises to prevent hearing loss.
How loud is a whistle?
A whales whistle is very loud you can hear it when you are standing a little far.
How loud is a whales whistle?
A whales whistle is very loud you can hear it when you are standing a little far.
How loud is 85dB?
As loud as a train whistle from 10 ft away.
What does whistle mean?
You blow your fingers in your mouth.you can blow with a real whistle.when you whistle you blow loud.
Is a whistle a low pitch or high pitch?
A whistle is a High Pitch because its really loud and not really low.
Are cats' ears sensitive to loud noise?
Yes, cats' ears are sensitive to loud noise. Loud sounds can startle and stress cats, and prolonged exposure to loud noise can potentially damage their hearing.
What do protectorate's do?
Insulate the ears from loud noise.
What is bad for your ears?
Constant loud sounds.
What is a better sentence for he blew his whistle and it was loud?
The wind blew my coat out of my hands.
How do you do the really loud whistle that you have to user your fingers for?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkUkP7X5BeE
What do you do if WWE pyro is to loud?
i cover my ears idiot
