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In many countries, it is a legal requirement for employers to provide their employees with ear protection when daily noise levels reach 85 dB(A). However, the risk of slight hearing loss could already start at a level of approximately 80 dB(A).

People wear ear protection to prevent hearing loss. Bad hearing due to a loud work environment is an issue for many professionals. The risk of slight hearing loss starts at around 80 dB(A). To prevent damage to your hearing, it is recommended to don the right ear protection.

Ear protection comes in many shapes and sizes. There are universal ear plugs, usually made of foam. In the workplace, one of the most used types of ear protection are ear defenders, also called ear muffs. Next to these, there is also tailor-made hearing protection, called otoplastics.

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When should I wear ear defenders?

When you are working in a loud environment, it is wise to don ear protection. On construction sites, it is often a legal requirement to wear ear defenders when you are working with machines. You can imagine that the noise coming from a circular saw or mitre saw is damaging to your hearing. It is also recommended to put on ear defenders when working with a hammer drill or angle grinder. 

When is ear protection mandatory?

In many countries, it is a legal requirement for employers to provide their employees with ear protection when daily noise levels reach 85 dB(A). However, the risk of slight hearing loss could already start at a level of approximately 80 dB(A).  

Buying ear defenders

When want to take care of your hearing, it is highly recommended to have ear defenders at hand. Do you need ear defenders for your company? Sign up for a free business account to receive even more advantages, such as a business discount.