The first program consists of basic acoustical concepts, the effects of noise-induced hearing loss, and information to motivate those exposed to potentially hazardous noise to protect their hearing. The second program reviews issues related to listening in noisy situations and the merits of clear, natural-sounding hearing protection. Audio clips demonstrate aspects of sound quality, and compare the ability to hear with various hearing protectors in noise. A memorable, motivational film. Entertaining and motivational.
Workers talk candidly about deafness and the loneliness that result from hearing loss.
This will provide increased protection of approximately 5 dB or more at most frequencies. For additional information please see EARLog 13 . If you wish to excerpt portions of EARLogs, contact us for written permission. For a list of titles, and the opportunity to review each EARLog, click here. Protector Effectiveness A reprint of a paper presented at the 1996 annual conference of the National Hearing Conservation Association that describes the problem in existing NRRs and alternative solutions.