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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Hearing Protection |
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Exposure to high noise levels can cause hearing loss and impairment as well
as physical and psychological stress. There is no cure for noise-induced hearing loss.
Thus, the use of hearing protection is the only practical way to prevent damage or loss of
hearing. Specially designed protection is required, depending on the type of noise
encountered. Preformed or molded ear plugs should be individually fitted by a professional. Waxed cotton, foam, or fiberglass wool earplugs are self-forming. When properly inserted, they work as well as most molded earplugs. The use of plain cotton is ineffective protection against hazardous noise. Some earplugs are disposable. Disposable earplugs should be used one time and then thrown away. The non-disposable type should be cleaned after each use for proper protection. |
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