Ear plugs & or ear protection

[Ironhead]

im working in a place now that is so loud its unreal ,,i wear earplugs the squishsie kind on strings ,,but i need something better and more comfortable and easier to take on and off,,so speak up

 

[wheredwhogo?]

try using double hearing protection, thats what i use while working on the flight line. it works. use the squishy kind then some headphone type over that. should do the trick.

 

[Dom426]

go to to an ear place and have a custom set of ear plugs made from a mold from your ear canal well worth the 100 bucks@!!!!!!!!

 

[ZCx]

BOSE headphones?????

 

[wheredwhogo?]

double hearing protection is the only way to go if its really that loud. i doubt its louder than a antonov or c5 taxiing by or taking off...

 

[Bone]

double hearing protection is the only way to go if its really that loud. i doubt its louder than a antonov or c5 taxiing by or taking off...

But not a Bone in full AB.

 

[Ironhead]

double hearing protection is the only way to go if its really that loud. i doubt its louder than a antonov or c5 taxiing by or taking off...

damn near close ,,you ever hear a 1970 model Davis-Standard 15 station blow molding bottle machine running ,making 15000 plastic bottles every 12 hours makes ,,when you stand between two of them your eyeballs vibrate ,so does the concrete :dontknow:worst part is if you have to lean against them or reach over a part of the machine it vibrates the hell out of you and will give ya wood

 

[LoveThisTruck]

I can probably get you some of the ones we get issued.

 

[Silverback]

Check into noise cancelling head phones. Spendy, but worth it.

That way you won't be half deaf like me.

 

[TNVIPER]

What did everyone say here???

 

[wheredwhogo?]

Check into noise cancelling head phones. Spendy, but worth it.

That way you won't be half deaf like me.

noise cancelling are made primarly for use on aircraft while flying, they cancel out the frequency that the "drone" that the aircraft turbines produce. i would not recommend them for the only form of hearing protection.

 

[Black1]

http://www.espamerica.com/default.aspx

 

[NBT]

go to to an ear place and have a custom set of ear plugs made from a mold from your ear canal well worth the 100 bucks@!!!!!!!!

:dito:
I love mine...had them for about 7 years now without an incident.:rock:
Mine are kind of these (below link)...
I had them made for me at the Orlando SWAT Roundup in 2002.

http://www.radians.com/main/p-282-radians-custom-molded-earplugs.aspx

 

[linemup]

Double hearing protection is the only way to go for really loud stuff!
OSHA Regulations For Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection Regulations - 29 CFR 1910.95
Determining the need to provide hearing protection for employees can be challenging. Employee exposure to excessive noise depends upon a number of factors, including:
The loudness of the noise as measured in decibels (dB).
The duration of each employee’s exposure to the noise.
Whether employees move between work areas with different noise levels.
Whether noise is generated from one or multiple sources.
Generally, the louder the noise, the shorter the exposure time before hearing protection is required. For instance, employees may be exposed to a noise level of 90 dB for 8 hours per day (unless they experience a Standard Threshold Shift) before hearing protection is required. On the other hand, if the noise level reaches 115 dB hearing protection is required if the anticipated exposure exceeds 15 minutes.
For a more detailed discussion of the requirements for a comprehensive hearing conservation program, see OSHA Publication 3074 (2002), “Hearing Conservation” or refer to the OSHA standard
at 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, section (c).
The table below, shows the permissible noise exposures that require hearing protection for employees exposed to occupational noise at specific decibel levels for specific time periods. Noises are considered continuous if the interval between occurrences of the maximum noise level is one second or less. Noises not meeting this definition are considered impact or impulse noises (loud momentary explosions of sound) and exposures to this type of
noise must not exceed 140 dB. Examples of situations or tools that may result in impact or impulse noises are powder-actuated nail guns, a punch press or drop hammers.
Permissible Noise Exposures
Duration per day (hours) Sound level (decibels)*
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1.5
102
1
105
.5
110
.24 or less
115
*When measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.
Source: 29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16.
Note: Only federal regulations are noted. State and local variances may require more stringent regulations than the federal mandates.
To find out more about Hearing Conservation (OSHA Publication 3074) click here.
For a Practical Guide to Effective Hearing Conservation Programs in the workplace (DHHS NIOSH Publication 90-120) click here.
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Earplugs

WOW! That was fun!

 

[wheredwhogo?]

try using double hearing protection, thats what i use while working on the flight line. it works. use the squishy kind then some headphone type over that. should do the trick.

its not easy being right....

 

[Da1Chief]

go to to an ear place and have a custom set of ear plugs made from a mold from your ear canal well worth the 100 bucks@!!!!!!!!

+1 For single hearing protection they can't be beat for protection and comfort. Look at all the professionals, they use them....

Of course a hard hat with built-in Mickey Mouse ears is always an option Link