They are designed to muffle harmful sounds, reducing the noise levels by anywhere from 21-45 decibels. The average kennel levels can range up to 180 decibels when the dogs are barking. Doctors prefer that we work in the 85 decibel range for no longer than 8 hours. Most types will protect against permanent hearing loss while still allowing you to hear a normal range of sounds. They can be found in hardware stores or superstores.
Many people are susceptible to contact dermatitis from some of the products used on a daily basis.
Rubber or PVC are the best and hold up under daily use. Styles range from extra long varieties that offer added protection such as New England Serum's ZT335 or styles with nubbed surfaces to aid in shampooing or grooming such as New England Serum's ZX490 and ZX491 . Proper attire should also be covered in the employee manual. Sandals and shorts have no place in the kennel. Gouges and scratches appear quickly enough without exposing more skin and toes.