For those who prefer over-ear hearing protection to plugs, Walker’s Razor Slim hearing protection muffs are worth checking out. They are lightweight and designed for a better, more comfortable ...

Sidebar: Choosing Hearing Protection That’s Right for You. The best hearing protector is the one that is comfortable, convenient, and consistent — one that you’ll wear every time you’re in an ...

If you’re using a piece of power equipment, like a table saw, snowblower, lawn mower, or jackhammer, you need to make hearing protection a priority. NIOSH (The National Institute for ...

Hearing protection devices include ear muffs, certain helmets and, most commonly, ear plugs, both the foam and preformed plastic types. Some hearing protection has a built-in noise reduction or ...

Types of Hearing Loss. There are two common types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, which occurs when there’s damage to the cochlea (the innermost part of the ear), and conductive ...

Use hearing protection: Just because something isn't that loud doesn't mean it can't damage your hearing. Power tools and lawn mowers may not be as loud as concerts or gunshots, but they can still ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Doctors say people going on a hunting trip should pack something important with their gear, ear protection. Dr. Nathan Connell with Mayo Clinic Health System says not ...