Depending on the situation, too much noise reduction could have negative consequences.
Why Metal-Detectable Earplugs Can be Important in Food Manufacturing
Metal-detectable earplugs can help food-processing facilities quickly identify any food that has been contaminated by an earplug or cord.
‘Cause it’s Gonna Get Loud!
Have you ever thought about the effect loud sound has on your hearing and what you can do to protect yourself from suffering hearing loss? You may not realize how many common noises you are exposed to that rise above recommended safe levels. More importantly, hearing damage is completely preventable.
Are Smartphones Smart to Use on a Job Site?
Expanding the ability to both hear and communicate with fellow workers while protecting against dangerous levels of noise is the purpose behind communication-enhanced hearing protection.
Setting Up a Successful Hearing Conservation Program: Christine Diestler’s Experience
I was able to achieve 100% support from the company’s health and safety leadership because they listened and believed in my passion about the importance of hearing protection.
Listen to What You Can Learn at 3M Hearing Loss Prevention Seminars
We offer one-day Hearing Loss Prevention Seminars free of charge as part of our effort to help educate employers about protecting their workers’ vital sense of hearing through the adoption of safe workplace practices.
Earmuffs: A Key Component of a Hearing Conservation Program
Regardless of your unique workplace conditions, earmuffs can often address a number of factors to help you build a more effective hearing conservation program.
Headsets That Work as Hard as You Do
The 3M PELTOR brand takes pride in understanding occupational communication needs and providing industry-leading, knowledgeable technical service to help you find the right solution for your needs and troubleshoot any questions or concerns you might have.
Summertime and the Living is Noisy
Many young people get summer or afterschool jobs that involve farm work, construction, landscaping or theme parks, all of which can damage hearing. Prolonged exposure to high-noise volumes or even short exposures to high-level impulse sound can damage sensitive structures in the inner ear and cause noise-induced hearing loss and/or ringing in the ears. Learn more about how to protect loved ones from hearing loss.
Have You Heard: What’s Your Least Favorite Sound and Why?
We acknowledge that loud noises can harm our hearing, and we understand the tremendous benefits of wearing hearing protection. But what we want to know is why this is important to you. We want you to be fans of the sounds around us. Here are some responses to the question “What’s your least favorite sound and why?”