Brownstown, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2010 -- Today’s electronic hearing protection devices use space age technology to protect the hearing of people engaged in all types of activities. Whether it’s hearing protection for shooting, to protect the ears during heavy machine operation, or for use while working on the assembly line, ear hearing protection available today effectively limits sounds that would harm the ear. These models also enhance the hearing of sounds that are not unwanted and are very comfortable to wear. Here are some examples:
Hunters know all too well that the loud explosive sounds emitted by their rifles and shotguns can cause ringing in their ears if proper precautions are not taken. Hearing protection for shooting is a “must have” for anyone using a firearm, as even a single exposure to the sharp loud sound of a weapon, especially when it is so close to the ear, can cause irreversible damage. People in law enforcement must wear shooting hearing protection when on the firing range; this is mandated not only by law but also by common sense.
Today’s electronic hearing protection devices allow for much of the audible spectrum to be heard using built in microphones. When sound levels exceed a safe level, the microphones shut off, allowing the earmuffs to protect the inner ear’s delicate mechanisms from harm. These miracles of modern technology are comfortable and lightweight, and operate for hours on battery power. And they’re not just for hunters: People in law enforcement must wear shooting hearing protection when on the firing range.
A Federally Recognized Occupational Hazard
Occupational noise exposure is a federally recognized occupational hazard. Noise induced hearing loss affects many people, including factory workers, people on construction sites, airport workers, people in the law enforcement and rescue fields, gardeners and landscapers, and hunters. While long-term exposure to environmental noise pollution can cause eventually damage, louder sounds can cause hearing damage even more quickly. To check out some of the types of hearing protection available, please visit: Click here
Some common sources of hearing damage may not even be recognized as such until it is too late. Many experts have agreed upon 90 dB as the decibel level that can be tolerated for 8 hours without any damage, yet for some people even lower sound levels can cause damage. The Occupational And Safety Health Administration has guidelines to help businesses protect their employees and for individuals to purchase the correct types of ear hearing protection for a free report click below.
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9735
If noise pollution is a part of your workday or sports and leisure life, you’ll find that today’s hearing protection is more effective than ever. With all of the top brands of hearing protection available from retailers on the World Wide Web, businesses and public agencies of all types can purchase hearing protection in quantities that meet their needs without leaving the comfort of their office. Visit Electronic Hearing Protection to find out more.
Sources: http://www.osha.gov
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