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 ...

Ear plugs are a straightforward and efficient answer to eliminating bothersome noise. They can be particularly useful when attempting to sleep in a loud environment, concentrating on tasks, or ...

It’s been a long time since the last webBikeWorld ear plug review. This time, we’re taking a look at the Hearos Xtreme Protection and Mack’s ThermaFit ear plugs, both made in the U.S.A. These are ...

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, ...

Many activities, such as operating heavy machinery, enjoying loud concerts, or shooting guns at a range, generate harmful levels of sound. Ear protection reduces such noise to prevent long-term damage ...

The first time I used ear plugs, I thought I’d reached nirvana. I was trying to study in my college dorm room while my roommate blasted the Grateful Dead so loudly it would have made Jerry Garcia’s ...

I’ve worn ear plugs every night for as long as I can remember. I’m a light-sleeper and super sensitive to noise, so sharing a room with my sister as a child proved too much at times. One day, with a ...

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 ...