Wear proper fitting ear protection in noisy environments, such as factories, construction sites, and sporting events.
2. Make sure that hearing protection is taken off after leaving a noisy environment.
3. Do not wear ear protection for long periods when sound levels are lower than recommended.
4. Do not increase the volume of music or other sound sources while wearing hearing protection.
5. Avoid activities that may potentially be damaging to hearing, such as attending excessively loud concerts.