Ear Muffs
If you need hearing protection for loud work environments, Magid has a wide range of industrial earmuffs appropriate for any industry. Choose from bandless earmuffs, banded earmuffs, noise reduction earmuffs, and more.
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Get Industrial Hearing Protection with Earmuffs
OSHA requires workers to wear hearing protection when exposed to workplace noise measured at 85 decibels (dB) or higher. Whether your work environment contains noisy equipment, heavy machinery, or loud vehicles, industrial earmuffs can be a comfortable and convenient solution for blocking out annoyingly loud noise after instituting other hearing protection measures.
That noise surrounding you and your team isn’t just annoying: It can be damaging, too. With time, routine exposure to loud noises has the potential to decrease hearing quality, affect cognitive functioning, contribute to stress and insomnia, and even cause total hearing loss.
How Do Industrial Earmuffs Protect Your Hearing at Work?
Earmuff cups have a hard exterior and a sponge-like interior made of acoustic foam that sits against the ear, creating a tight, closed seal to provide reliable hearing protection. This design helps limit constant exposure by as much as 30 dB. Magid offers earmuffs with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) ranging from 21 to 31. Based on your workplace’s noise hazards, earmuffs are intended to be worn alone or in conjunction with a set of earplugs to block out even more noise.
Additional Earmuff Features
Many earmuff models are designed to accommodate different head sizes and shapes while still providing necessary protection and comfort. Low-profile designs offer a lighter and more compact hearing protection solution that’s more compatible with other PPE such as a slotted hard hat. Earmuff headsets that are equipped with electronic components to improve communication among your team are also available.
Safety earmuffs can also add warmth to your ears and guard against dust and debris entering your ear canal. Unlike moldable earplugs that need to be pinched and rolled to fit inside the ear canal, over-the-ear earmuffs are easy to don and doff, as well.
Do Earmuffs Work Better Than Earplugs?
Different factors can determine whether earmuffs or earplugs are a better choice for your workers and your jobsite. Sometimes, standard earplugs are all you need to reduce noise exposure. Other times, industrial earmuffs can be preferred for the benefits stated above or for personal preference. However, some workers like those with longer hair might not be able to wear earmuffs for desired protection because their hair can disrupt the seal and result in a loss of noise exposure reduction. When in doubt, contact a safety specialist to find the best hearing protection solutions for your jobsite.
If you’re confident that earmuffs can provide the protection you and your team need, upgrade to one of our many earmuff varieties including selections from Honeywell, 3M, and other brands.
