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In the face of this growing threat, governments, public-health agencies, those involved in the creation, distribution and amplification of music, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders, all have a duty of care in understanding the sound levels to which audiences and consumers are being exposed, and creating environments that facilitate safe listening behaviours.

The recommendations within the Global standard for safe listening venues and events can be implemented by:

 • Governments: through development of legislation or regulation by appropriate government departments, followed by compliance monitoring and public awareness campaigns. Hearing loss is a growing public health issue and its prevention will both improve quality of life and yield productivity gains.

• Owners/Managers of venues and events: some or all of the features can be adopted voluntarily. Protecting the hearing of patrons and improving their listening experience makes sound business sense for an industry reliant on customers’ hearing ability.

• Acousticians/Engineers/Musicians/Event Organizers and others: The need for this Standard, its benefits and features, can be formally taught to those involved in the creation of music and the running of entertainment venues or events. Limiting the risk of hearing damage will not only benefit audiences, but also those working in these environments.