How to Deal With Noise Sensitivity
Noise sensitivity can make life unbearable at times. Most people have some degree of noise sensitivity, and will be startled by loud bangs and find certain noises irritating. For some … Read more
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Why Are My Ears So Sensitive to Noise?
Everyone experiences some level of noise sensitivity. For certain individuals though, noise can be unbearable. Relatively quiet sounds such as conversation, the humming of a refrigerator or even your own … Read more
Construction Noise Times UK – When Can Builders Make Noise?
Being woken up by loud construction noise at 8 AM on Saturday or Sunday can be very unpleasant if you’re trying to have a lie-in. However, there may be nothing … Read more
SNR vs. NRR – Ear Defender Ratings Explained
To help us choose the hearing protection that’s right for our needs, a variety of simplified numeric attenuation ratings have been created. These ratings tell the buyer roughly how many … Read more
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 machinery … Read more
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 … Read more
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; decibels are simple measurements that … Read more
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. … Read more
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-cancelling ear muffs. Certain environments definitely need … Read more
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. Legal requirements In … Read more