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Noise can cause hearing damage and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It can interfere with communication, cause fatigue and tiredness, reduce efficiency, affect morale and distract and disrupt job performance. Temporary, partial loss of hearing, which may persist for several hours, can be caused by brief exposure to high noise levels. Such exposure if repeated or prolonged may lead to permanent hearing damage. It is one of the most serious and widespread industrial diseases.
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