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They also used their horns in a densely populated area, which an ENT doctor confirmed exposed the citizens of Downtown Ottawa to volumes that can damage the inn

They also used their horns in a densely populated area, which an ENT doctor confirmed exposed the citizens of Downtown Ottawa to volumes that can damage the inner ear. Are there any actual examples of people making claims about going deaf due to the protests? Doctors == generally low information value unless they have training in science or mathematics.

jmb99 2y ago
I personally measured over 90dB in a friend’s apartment downtown. NIOSH recommends exposure to levels above 90dB for less than 30 minutes per (work) day. She said it was that loud 24/7, and I believe that. If you have some evidence that it’s safe to listen to sound levels above 90dB for extended periods of time, I’d recommend you publish it.
- frabbit 2y ago
  That's not what I asked. I am asking whether there is even any serious claim (as opposed to your simple assertion) that someone's hearing was damaged.
  - richardlblair 2y ago
    Again, I'm not going to go searching the internet. Engaging in these comments is already more work than is worth it. I'm never going to convince convoy supporters they are wrong. A woman took legal action against the protestors. In her action she called on an ENT. The ENT make the statements I outlined above under oath. Search for it if you actually care. Again, I'm not wasting my time because nothing is ever good enough for the people who align ideologically with the convoy. The dismissiveness, what aboutisms, and misdirection that follow are never worth the effort.
    - frabbit 2y ago
      Again, I'm not going to go searching the internet. Yet you imply that others should do exactly that in order to take seriously your insinuation that actual bodily harm was incurred. If you have proof that someone was physically damaged by the blowing of the truck horns then it will a simple thing for you supply this information of which you have implied you are the possessor. If you do not have it and have never had it then you could also help by just stating that, so that no one wastes their time.

jmb99 2y ago

I personally measured over 90dB in a friend’s apartment downtown. NIOSH recommends exposure to levels above 90dB for less than 30 minutes per (work) day. She said it was that loud 24/7, and I believe that. If you have some evidence that it’s safe to listen to sound levels above 90dB for extended periods of time, I’d recommend you publish it.

frabbit 2y ago
That's not what I asked. I am asking whether there is even any serious claim (as opposed to your simple assertion) that someone's hearing was damaged.
- richardlblair 2y ago
  Again, I'm not going to go searching the internet. Engaging in these comments is already more work than is worth it. I'm never going to convince convoy supporters they are wrong. A woman took legal action against the protestors. In her action she called on an ENT. The ENT make the statements I outlined above under oath. Search for it if you actually care. Again, I'm not wasting my time because nothing is ever good enough for the people who align ideologically with the convoy. The dismissiveness, what aboutisms, and misdirection that follow are never worth the effort.
  - frabbit 2y ago
    Again, I'm not going to go searching the internet. Yet you imply that others should do exactly that in order to take seriously your insinuation that actual bodily harm was incurred. If you have proof that someone was physically damaged by the blowing of the truck horns then it will a simple thing for you supply this information of which you have implied you are the possessor. If you do not have it and have never had it then you could also help by just stating that, so that no one wastes their time.