The ear is a very sensitive organ, vital for our well-being, and essential for us to be able to serve in a modern society. Hearing affects our communication and social contacts with other humans and is the most important organ for learning.

Have you spoken on the phone lately? Have you considered that after just a couple of words you can identify hundreds of different people? Another important function of the hearing is to warn us of dangers. We can detect the direction of the danger and what type of danger it is. Providing the hearing is preserved.

Noise from industries, traffic and leisure noises from engines, shooting & hunting, loud music etc is damaging our hearing. Today there are a lot of protective products available that should ensure noise induced hearing loss is totally un-necessary!

Below are some points you should consider when buying hearing protectors.

Comfort
Choose a hearing protector that you are prepared to use 100%of the time you are exposed to high noise levels.
Compatibility
Select a hearing protector that works with your other equipment such as mobile or DECT phone, communication radio, safety goggles, helmets, visors, respiratory products etc.
Noise attenuation
Check that the product has appropriate noise attenuation. It should only be high enough to protect you from hazardous noise levels. To high attenuation can make you feel isolated and shut out ambient sounds such as alarms and other important signals.
Motivation
Through training and information it is easy to be motivated to protect the hearing.
Maintenance
By replacing hygiene kits and keeping the ear muffs clean they will be more pleasant and hygienic to use.