Hearing protection on the road in China
I know it's not safe to have hearing completely blocked with earplugs while bicycling or driving. But there are a lot of vehicles on the road in China with extremely loud horns. I just had a truck blare it's horn next to me and it's still painful 20 minutes later. Is there a type of hearing protection that is safe to use when driving or riding?
Best Answer
Almost all earplugs sold for work situations.
When working you are not supposed to block out all sounds and responsible employers will supply earplugs that take out the hard edge of sounds but not all of it.
The plugs you see for sale for travel are OK as well as long as you do not have the 'wax, you will not hear a sound when sleeping' kind.
And I have heard that many 'in ear' earphones reduce sounds without blocking all of it, just make sure you do not get the top of the range which comes close to blocking all sounds.
In-ears-earphones from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, these are the top end and might block more than you like.
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How can I protect my hearing while driving?
If you drive a convertible or something like a jeep wrangler, you can reduce your risk by keeping the side windows rolled up even if your top is down. This reduces your noise exposure quite a bit! And if you drive a motorcycle, consider investing in helmet muffs that will reduce your noise exposure.At what noise level is hearing protection mandatory?
The level at which employers must provide hearing protection and hearing protection zones is 85 dB(A) (daily or weekly average exposure) and the level at which employers must assess the risk to workers' health and provide them with information and training is 80 dB(A).Do you have to wear hearing protection in hearing protection zones?
identify hearing protection zones, ie areas where the use of hearing protection is compulsory, and mark them with signs. provide your employees with training and information on how to use and care for the hearing protectors; ensure that the hearing protectors are properly used and maintained.What are 5 types of hearing protection?
Choose The Hearing Protection That's Right For You- Expandable foam plugs. These plugs are made of a formable material designed to expand and conform to the shape of each person's ear canal. ...
- Pre-molded, reusable plugs. ...
- Canal caps. ...
- Earmuffs. ...
- Miscellaneous devices.
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