Foam
Ear Plugs
Put pictures of ear plugs on this page.
Could also link to the video of how to properly insert ear
plugs.
FIT:
1. Muffs resemble stereo headphones with adjustable foam-filled
or liquid-filled plastic cushions that cover the ears.
2. Make sure the cushions fit snugly against your head.
3. Keep hair from getting between the cushions and your head.
4. In most cases the best protection is achieved with the
earmuff band worn on top of the head rather than behind the
head or under the chin.
5. Cotton pads are available that fit inside the earmuff to
absorb perspiration and increase comfort.
INSERTION:
1. Roll and squeeze the plug lengthwise with your fingers.
2. Reach over your head with one hand and pull the top of
your ear up to open the ear canal.
3. Insert the plug into your ear and hold it there until it
seals.
4. Foam plugs will expand to seal the ear canal.
CARE:
1. Keep plugs clean.
2. Insert them with clean hands.
3. You can clean plugs with soap and water but never wear
them when they are wet.
4. When plugs become hard or damaged throw them away.
Additional Information
1. Increased protection can be reached by wearing earplugs
and earmuffs together.
2. It generally takes 10 days to get used to hearing protection,
just as it takes a while to get used to a pair of new shoes.
3. Improperly worn hearing protection devices may not reduce
noise levels.
4. Hearing aids are NOT hearing protectors.
5. Persons with normal hearing always can detect some sound
while wearing hearing protection devices.
(Source of Hearing PPE information: Cabot
Safety, National Hearing Conservation Association and the
Institute of Agricultural Medicine and Occupational Health)
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