At this particular mill, employees relied on two-way radios and conventional disposable earplugs. After trying several other methods, the mill's midwest corporate headquarters purchased two different electronic muffs. These muffs were given to the workers on the dry end. Workers on the wet end were given the second model, the Bilsom WorkCom Pro, which required no cables or adapters because it has radios built in to the headset. This solution enabled all users to communicate with each other based on frequency settings of the WorkCom Pro, which matched those offered by the two-way radio.
Employees now communicate clearly and without interference from anywhere on the plant site.
D., Doctor of Audiology Much has been done to protect the nine million industrial workers exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace, but some types of hearing loss, especially hearing loss due to aging, are unavoidable. But you can help improve the quality of life for these individuals by urging them to receive professional care. This can help them communicate better with family and co-workers and increase their worker productivity. Most hearing loss goes undetected and untreated. In fact, only 20 percent of those with hearing loss receive professional assistance.