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Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Noise Induced Hearing Loss is caused by being overexposed to excessive amounts of noise over time. A person working in an environment of 85dBA or louder has a much higher risk of hearing loss than someone who is working in environments quieter than that. Noise induced hearing loss impacts the higher-pitched, softer sounds in speech, making it difficult to communicate in various environments.
The Importance of Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is the most important choice that you can make before exposing yourself to excessive noise. Hearing protection works by minimizing the amount of noise the ear receives in the workplace. Reducing the decibel level helps alleviate the stress of noise and the potential for hearing loss. Hearing protection must be properly inserted and worn at all times to ensure effective noise reduction and protect against hearing damage.
Why Custom Hearing Protection?
Ear protection is as unique as your ears. So why would you wear a one size fits all protection. That's why we use Custom Protect Ear products. Custom-fit hearing protection that provides all day comfort and real-world attenuation. Providing the individual with optimum protection each and every time it's worn, improving wearer compliance on the job. Custom Protect Ear also provides the best warranty in the business.
What is too loud?
0 dB - The softest sound a person can hear with normal hearing
10 dB - Normal breathing
20 dB - A ticking watch
30 dB - A whisper
40 dB - Refrigerator hum
50 dB - Moderate rainfall
60 dB - Normal Conversation
70 dB - Vacuum cleaners
80 dB - Police car siren
90 dB - Hairdryers
100 dB - Motorcycles
110 dB - Nightclubs, sporting events
120 dB - A jet plane taking off
130 dB - Jackhammers, ambulances
140 dB - Fireworks, gunshot