Common hearing problems and how to prevent them
About 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Of those, about 24% experience hearing difficulty, not to...
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Hearing protection 101: The anatomy of the ear and how it functions
Because sound is not a visible threat, occupational noise is a danger that is often underestimated in the workplace. Injuries such as hearing loss happens gradually and silently, which is vastly...
Tips for choosing the proper hearing protection
Earmuffs or earplugs? Disposable or reusable? And what about decibel level? Protecting your hearing is imperative, and we get it – choosing the right hearing protection can be difficult! There are...
What proper wearing time actually means for your hearing protection
You may be familiar with the terms “wear-time” or “wearing time” when it comes to hearing protection, but what does it actually mean? We wanted to break it down to help ensure you understand just...