ACCORDING to OSHA 1910.95(b)(1), when harmful workplace noise cannot be controlled by other means, "personal protective equipment shall be provided and used . . . ." This may seem like an easy task, ...

Everything you need to know about ear plugs, earplugs, hearing protection, wearing earplugs, sources for earplugs, or earplugs and motorcycling! Riding a motorcycle creates a lot of noise, even when ...

Although prevention has been the mantra in occupational hearing conservation programs over the years, the hoped-for results have not been realized. Despite years of regulation, hours of training, and ...

I was walking the aisles of the recent Performance Racing Industry trade show when I came across a booth featuring custom-molded ear plugs. I'm not really sure why they caught my eye, because, to be ...

THERE’S nothing worse than being desperate for sleep, then struggling to settle down thanks to a snoring partner or noise from next door. When that happens a lot of people use ear plugs, but there are ...

As the New York to San Francisco flight began its descent a woman started screaming. Drew O’Connell, a Long Island e-commerce executive, asked a flight attendant why the woman was in agony and was ...

The Silencio Soft Foam brand is firmer than other earplugs and hard to fit in the ear canal due to its hexagonal shape. The Silencio Red-E-Fit is soft, comfortable and performs well but is relatively ...

This problematic cocktail of social anxiety and noise sensitivity had me more than a little concerned about how I’d fare during the rapidly approaching holiday party season. Which is why I decided to ...

It’s a question you’ve probably asked yourself before heading out to see one of your favorite bands: How important are ear plugs, really? Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia remembers exactly when he ...