Deafness

Deafness that has been caused by exposure to loud noise within the workplace is not restricted to age. You could be suffering from noise induced deafness as well as deafness due to age.

People who have or are working in the following industries are most likely to suffer from noise induced deafness.

• Textile mills
• Manufacturing
• Food factories
• Oil refineries
• Building sites
• Labourers
• Miners
• Railway employees
• Airport employees
• Nightclub employees
• Pub employees

You could be suffering from deafness if you require the television turned up louder than others can stand, miss the telephone or door bell or have trouble hearing conversation in groups or social settings.