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Dance Safe

Be aware of your
environment
Sound levels in dance clubs can be as
high as 115 decibels, which can cause
damage within a few seconds
Stay at least 10 feet away from the
speakers – dancing in front of the
s p e a k e r s i s v e r y r i s k y.
Use ear plugs – cotton and rolled up
tissue paper provide NO protection.
Ask that sound levels be turned down
if too loud.

How to use
ear plugs
1. With clean hands, roll the earplug
until it is as thin as possible.
2. Quickly insert the tapered end all
t h e w a y i n t o y o u r e a r.
3. Hold it in place for at least 30
seconds until it fully expands.
4. Release the earplug then gently
push it in one more time to ensure a
complete fit. The end should be even
with the opening of your ear canal.

Don’t talk on the dance floor – shouting
into ears can damage hearing.
Alcohol and drugs lower your sense of
pain and increase the risk of hearing
damage. Being tired, dehydrated, or
overheated also increase risk.
D r i n k p l e n t y o f w a t e r. Ta k e 1 0 - 3 0
minute breaks where sound levels are
l o w e r.
If you dance a lot or work in a club,
consider getting custom earplugs for
music attenuation to protect your
hearing without distorting sound.

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