While earplugs may all look the same at first glance, there are many variations. In order to provide proper hearing protection and avoiding noise related hearing damage, it is important to choose earplugs that are suited for what you are doing. There are four types of earplugs we’ll look at, each with their own purpose …
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is a measurement of the effectiveness of hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs, measured in decibels (dB). The higher the NRR number, the more effective the hearing protection provided. Hearing loss is irreversible so it is important to understand the harm you are being exposed to from your …
As earplugs are the cheapest form of ear protection (among other benefits) they tend to be the most popular choice for people looking to protect their hearing from excessive noise. To understand how earplugs work, we need to take a look at how hearing works and then what causes hearing loss. How Hearing Works When …
This depends on the specific ear plugs you have but 33dB is currently the highest Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) for ear plugs. When shopping, you’ll typically see ear plugs with a range of 22dB up to 33dB. You should make sure to get earplugs with a NRR sufficient for your specific situation (see chart below). …
As we’ve mentioned previously, it is important to have properly fitting (and properly inserted) earplugs. Otherwise you will not be getting the full benefit and Noise Reduction Rating of the earplugs. At first glance all earplugs may look the similar and it may be tempting just to grab the cheapest pair off the shelf, it …
