How to Reduce Noise in the Workplace
Noise in the workplace is not only a hazard, it’s also a real pain. Trying to concentrate in a workplace where music is playing, people are talking, or loud mac...
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Can Baby Ear Defenders Be Worn From Birth?
If you’re taking a baby under 6 months old to a noisy event such as a wedding or music festival, you will want to protect their delicate ears. This means using ...
How to Measure Decibels
A decibel might seem like an obscure or intimidating concept, only accessible to scientists or engineers using delicate equipment. This is not the case however;...
How Many Decibels Is Too Loud?
Sound is all around us, whether we notice it or not. Humans never experience total silence; in fact the only place where true silence can exist is in a vacuum. ...
SNR vs. NRR
To help people choose the hearing protection that’s right for our needs, a variety of simplified numeric attenuation ratings were created. These ratings tell th...
Can You Have Too Much Hearing Protection?
If you’ve ever worked in a noise-filled environment you may have been expected to wear hearing protection devices (HPDs) such as earplugs or noise-cancell...
When Is Hearing Protection Needed?
If you’re an employer, you need to be careful to meet legal requirements for providing hearing protection if your employees are exposed to loud noises at work. ...
Top Hearing Protection Brands
We believe that nobody should be without top-tier hearing protection when it’s needed. With so many different brands and models on the market, it can be hard to...
Can You Get Ear Plugs that Block Out Sound Completely?
Silence may be golden, but that doesn’t stop noise from existing in your world. If you’ve ever dealt with excessive ambient noise, you’ve probably started...
Is it Safe to Sleep with Earphones In?
Music has been a part of our culture since our species began. It’s no surprise that music has become an essential part of the bedtime routine for many people. F...