Truck driver: 25 dB -
Truck drivers can experience loud noise of up to 25 dB due to their vehicle's engine parts running.
Railway worker: 75 dB -
Railway construction and maintenance workers are routinely exposed to noise levels of 75–90 dB, with peak exposures of 130–140 dB when trains pass by.
Nursery worker or teacher: 85 dB -
If you've ever been in a classroom full of talkative youngsters, you'll know how noisy it get can. In fact, 30 kids in one room can raise the volume up to 85 dB.
Firefighter: 90 dB -
One of the most dangerous jobs in the world is also one of the noisiest. The clamor of sirens, fire alarms, and fire pumps can reach up to 90 dB.
Motorcycle courier: 90 dB -
Believe it or not, riding a motorcycle at 80 kph (50 mph) exposes the driver's ears to up to 90 dB of noise under the helmet.
Helicopter pilot: 97 dB -
Ear protection is, of course, obligatory for pilots. They also communicate through earphones. But without them, the safe exposure time to 97 dB is just 30 minutes.
Strimmer: 97 dB -
Fuel-powered industrial lawn and hedge strimmers can generate up to 97 dB of noise. They also pollute the air.
Factory and farm worker: 105 dB -
All that loud machinery, tractors, combines, diggers, and rotary cutters can generate a din of over 100 dB.
Carpenter: 110 dB -
A carpenter's tool kit often includes a nail gun: a very versatile piece of equipment, except these things can blast out a deafening crack up to 130 dB in strength!
Lumberjack: 120 dB -
Chainsaws used by lumberjacks run at an ear-splitting 120 dB.