Types of Hearing Protection
Ear Plugs- Plugs are the cheapest form of hearing protection, and usually have around 30dB of noise reduction.
Importance of Hearing Protection
Hearing protection decreases the amount of noise coming into your ears, effectively protecting your ears from harmful noise. Hearing protection also helps lower the volume of an environment so that workers can be exposed for longer.
What if I already have Hearing loss?
If you already have hearing loss, there are options to improve your ability to communicate! Hearing aids are a great solution to help bring back your hearing.
Identifying hearing loss
Identifying hearing loss can be as easy as booking a hearing test. Your hearing professional will start by asking background questions relating to your ears, such as noise exposure and history with ear infections.
Symptoms of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
1. People sound like they’re mumbling2. Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds
Different types of Hearing Loss
There are a multitude of causes of hearing loss, depending on the type of hearing loss different parts of your ear and hearing will be effected. A crucial part of identifying hearing loss is determining the cause and type of loss occurring.