Ear Protection Basics
Over 30% of US workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year, but noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable with the right protection.
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Protect your hearing at any noise level
Over 30% of US workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year, but noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable with the right protection. To adequately protect your hearing, you need to consider three characteristics of the noise in your facility: sound pressure level (dB), duration and frequency content (Hz).
Which hearing protection solution will serve you best?
Earplugs
Convenient and economical, disposable earplugs are made with non-irritating self-adjusting foam and have an NRR of 30 to 32 dB.
Earmuffs
Comfortable and secure, over-the-head earmuffs are easy to use and provide all-day hearing protection.
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The Real Consequences of Not Using Hearing Protection
Permanent hearing loss
Physical and psychological stress
Reduced productivity and concentration
Inability to hear warning signals which can contribute to accidents and injuries
Difficulty communicating with others
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Find the right balance with NRR Ratings
A product's Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) measures its ability to decrease exposure to sounds. The higher the NRR, the more sound protection it offers.
For more information on PRO-SAFE's ear protection offering, please visit MSCDirect.com.
Ear Protection Basics
Over 30% of US workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year, but noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable with the right protection.
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Protect your hearing at any noise level
Over 30% of US workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels each year, but noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable with the right protection. To adequately protect your hearing, you need to consider three characteristics of the noise in your facility: sound pressure level (dB), duration and frequency content (Hz).
Which hearing protection solution will serve you best?
Earplugs
Convenient and economical, disposable earplugs are made with non-irritating self-adjusting foam and have an NRR of 30 to 32 dB.
Earmuffs
Comfortable and secure, over-the-head earmuffs are easy to use and provide all-day hearing protection.
Click to enlarge
The Real Consequences of Not Using Hearing Protection
Permanent hearing loss
Physical and psychological stress
Reduced productivity and concentration
Inability to hear warning signals which can contribute to accidents and injuries
Difficulty communicating with others
Click to enlarge
Find the right balance with NRR Ratings
A product's Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) measures its ability to decrease exposure to sounds. The higher the NRR, the more sound protection it offers.
For more information on PRO-SAFE's ear protection offering, please visit MSCDirect.com.
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