What are some of the most annoying
sounds? We experience
all sorts of noises throughout the day
but there are some we really cannot
stand, and even worse, there's many that
could harm your hearing. Scroll on for
the 10 most annoying sounds.
It is very important not to tolerate an
environment where there is constant
noise. When that is unavoidable, the
necessary measures should be taken in
order to
protect one’s hearing. In very noisy
environments, ear plugs will not be
sufficient protection.
So which are the 10 most annoying
noises?
Numerous noises could be defined as
irritating depending on the particular
individual. Some people find sounds that
others make bothersome but do not mind
when they make them personally. These
are some of the most common annoying
sounds:
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Whining
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Eating, chewing, and slurping
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Snoring, sniffing and loud breathing
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Mobile ring tones
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Alarm clocks and car alarms
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Polystyrene rubbed together
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Nails or squeaky chalk against a
blackboard
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Clicking pens - Dogs barking -
Mosquitoes and flies
How can you deal with annoying sounds?
Earplugs are a very effective way of
protecting hearing. They are available
in a variety of materials including
foam, wax, rubber and silicone.
Musicians, for example, wear
custom-fitted earplugs that do not
distort music or impact performance.
Foam earplugs are the cheapest and can
reduce sounds entering the inner ear by
up to 35dB. We have a range of
Hearing Protection products to help.
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here to buy or to find out more