Earmuffs vs. Earplugs | How do I find the right hearing protection? (English)

Описание: Which hearing protection should I choose for which kind of work? The video tries to answer this question of safety.

In many industries and crafts, workers are exposed to massive noise sources. These loud environments have a proven impact on our sensitive hearing. In order to prevent long-term damage, the market has developed many solutions for various applications. uvex helps you to find a way through this jungle of hearing protection offers. It all starts with the right questions...

Hearing protection overview

High insulating disposable hearing protection (disposable earplugs)
• Very noisy environment
• Long wearing period

Low insulating disposable hearing protection (disposable earplugs)
• Low source of noise
• Good speech perception
• Long wearing period

Reusable hearing protection (reusable earplugs)
• Low source of noise
• Good speech perception
• Shifting sources of noise – frequent insertion and removal of the earplug

Capsule ear protection(ear muffs)
• Very noisy environment
• Dirty environment
• Combination with industrial safety helmets


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