Excessive noise is prevalent across industries. From manufacturing to construction, agriculture to oil and gas, more than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year.1 Wherever unsafe levels of noise exist, employers are responsible for providing hearing protection devices (HPDs).
The hearing loss prevention trifecta: Fit, comfort, and communication while wearing
October 20, 2015
To tackle the severe occupational hearing loss problem in manufacturing, a new generation of occupational hearing protection has been designed with custom fit, comfort and ability to communicate while wearing.
Glove protection that keeps you warm and offers you FR protection and reusable ear plugs with contouring for comfort were this week’s top EHS-related products featured on ISHN.com.
The new, free Howard Leight Hearing Protection Products Mini-Guide for iPad® helps safety managers select the right fit in earplugs and earmuffs for every worker in every environment.
The 3M E-A-R Classic earplug is the original foam earplug. Introduced 40 years ago this simple, yet revolutionary hearing protector, remains one of the most widely used earplugs in the world!
Sensear, a world leader in the development and manufacture of high noise communication headsets, today announced its 5 year anniversary with some major developments in its global expansion.
Elvex® today introduced the new and improved, BLUE™ disposable ear plug with 32 NRR! Today’s hearing protection users demand a high level of comfort and excellent noise reduction properties.
OSHA has launched a new Safety and Health Topics page to help prevent work-related hearing loss – one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns in the United States for more than 25 years.