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Types of Hearing Protection they’re wearing hearing aids. Next, let’s examine the three main types of hearing PPE: Earmuffffs. Earmuffffs are good at blocking out noise because Earplugs . Earplugs are either disposable or reusable and they completely cover the ears. However, earmuffffs require a perfect seal to be effffective. Glasses, long hair or long sideburns, provide workers with the best protection against constant noise and facial movements such as chewing can prevent a proper seal exposure because they form a tight seal in their ear canal. To insert them correctly, tell your workers to lift their ear up and and reduce the level of protection. Workers can use earmuffs if they’re wearing hearing aids. back to open their ear canal properly and ensure a snug fit. If they don’t get a snug fit, they won’t be getting optimal protection. In closing, make hearing protecting matter to workers. At your next safety meeting, ask your workers what they would do To prevent earplugs from becoming loose and uncomfortable if their sense of hearing is gone or affected because they had a in the ear, workers should make sure their hands are clean and dry before handling and inserting them. In addition, instruct workplace injury and couldn’t hear precious voices and sounds anymore. Occupational hearing loss is preventable. Besides using them to read all of the manufacturer’s instructions. workplace controls to control noises, provide your workers with Headband Plugs and Canal Caps. Workers can wear headband plugs, sometimes called canal caps, to prevent exposure proper hearing protectors, reducing their exposure to harmful noise levels. to temporary or intermittent noise, such as working with machinery that gets turned on and off frequently. A significant benefit of headband plugs is that workers can insert and remove Ray Chishti joined J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. in 2017 as a them quickly. However, they don’t fit as snugly as earplugs do Workplace Safety Editor. Before joining J.J. Keller, Ray worked as because they don’t form to the inside of the ear canal. They also an EH&S professional in auditing, management, and executive don’t provide the same level of coverage as earmuffs. leadership positions with new construction, operating facilities, and Earmuffs. Earmuffs are good at blocking out the noise because large EPC projects valued between $1 million and $2 billion. He has they completely cover the ears. However, earmuffs require a 20 years of EH&S experience in various industries. He holds a Juris perfect seal to be effective. Glasses, long hair or long sideburns, Doctor with a concentration in Occupational Safety and Health. and facial movements such as chewing can prevent a proper seal Ray is also an OSHA-authorized trainer for general industry and and reduce the level of protection. Workers can use earmuffs if construction and has first aid, AED, and CPR certifications. NEW The next generation of noise monitoring CEL-620 Series Enhanced Digital Sound Level Meter  Time history storage (1s to 30min intervals)  Voice notes  GPS  Compact, rugged design  Single large measurement range  Long battery life  Automatic calibration function Website: www.casellasolutions.com Email Interest: info-us@casellasolutions.com wwUwn.toitlhesd-o3nl1ine.com SEPTEMBER 2023 | Occupational Health &4S/4a/f2e3ty3:24 P1M7