ACCORDING to OSHA 1910.95(b)(1), when harmful workplace noise cannot be controlled by other means, "personal protective equipment shall be provided and used . . . ." This may seem like an easy task, ...

The first time I used ear plugs, I thought I’d reached nirvana. I was trying to study in my college dorm room while my roommate blasted the Grateful Dead so loudly it would have made Jerry Garcia’s ...

Ear plugs are a straightforward and efficient answer to eliminating bothersome noise. They can be particularly useful when attempting to sleep in a loud environment, concentrating on tasks, or ...

Many activities, such as operating heavy machinery, enjoying loud concerts, or shooting guns at a range, generate harmful levels of sound. Ear protection reduces such noise to prevent long-term damage ...