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2. Hearing protection device - Wikipedia

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   Hearing protection devices with accurate placement (an airtight seal) and/or accurate insertion (deep into the ear canal) will provide the most attenuation of noise. [1] There are many challenges to achieving the needed protection from the device, from barriers to adequate use, to issues related to comfort, convenience, lack of training, to ...

3. Earplug - Wikipedia

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   The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that hearing protection is rated and labeled. To be rated, hearing protection is tested under ANSI S3.19-1974 to provide a range of attenuation values at each frequency that can then be used to calculate a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).

4. Audiologists Say These Are the Best Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

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   Ideally, most hearing should last at least 16 hours before needing to be recharged. Some hearing aids also come with a rechargeable case for a wire-free charge when you’re on the go. Support

5. Silencer (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   While some consider the noise reduction of a suppressor significant enough to permit safe shooting without hearing protection ("hearing safe"), noise-induced hearing loss may occur at 85 time-weighted-average decibels or above if exposed for a prolonged period, [67] and suppressed gunshots regularly meter above 130 dB.

6. Noise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Hearing protection in musicians offers its own sets of benefits and complications. When used properly, hearing protection can limit the exposure of noise in individuals. Musicians have the ability to choose from several different types of hearing protection, from conventional ear plugs to custom or high fidelity hearing protection. Despite this ...

7. Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection ...

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   Of the 2,477 gun-owning adults who responded to the survey, 79% reported protection as the most important reason for owning a firearm, and 52% reported carrying a firearm outside their home within ...