Protect Those Ears With Ear Protectors!
One of the most precious things you have is your hearing. So that is why it is so important to protect your ears at all times with the appropriate ear protectors. This is especially true if you are exposed to loud noises – through work or through recreational activities. Industrial workers often work in factories that are extremely noisy and these workers need something to protect their ears. Hunters and sharp shooters also need their ears protected whenever they are out enjoying their favorite form of recreation - shooting.
Ears and hearing can be protected in many ways. Ear plugs work well to shield the ear not only from incoming loud noises but also from foreign bodies, wind and water. There are primarily three types of ear plugs: Foam, Silicone and Flanged. Foam earplugs are rolled into a cylinder and pressed into the ear canal. Here they expand and form to the canal’s contours. Silicone ear plugs are rolled up into a ball-shape and custom-molded for a perfect fit. Flanged ear plugs are also molded especially for the wearer’s ear canal and are used for most musicians’ ear plugs.
Ear plugs can be either disposable or non-disposable. Almost always the foam and silicone plugs are disposable and are intended for limited use. On the other hand, solid ear plugs (such as the flanged type) can be washed and used over and over again.
Most industrial workers and people who fire weapons use a very basic type of ear plug. The ear plugs they wear must be appropriate for the noise level they are exposed to. The United States Environmental Protection Agency requires that these (and other) hearing protectors provide certain Noise Reduction Ratings (NRRs). One the noise decibel is found, the right hearing protection can be purchased. If more protection is needed, wearing ear muffs along with ear plugs is recommended.
Ear protectors will prevent hearing loss for people who are exposed to loud noises and other environmental hazards. Anyone who lives with loud noises needs to at least do some basic research on the exposure he or she is receiving and then take steps to decrease any risks.
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