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Oil and Gas Industry Workers Likely to Suffer from Hearing Damage

According to recent research by a Canadian union, workers in the oil en gas industry are twice as likely to suffer from hearing damage than workers in other industries. In the study it was revealed that over a third already has some form of hearing loss. In other industries, the average is around 15 per […]

Comfort is the Secret to Success

Hearing protection devices (HPDs) come in a variety of shapes, styles, sizes, materials, and noise reduction capabilities. With all of these choices, it can be difficult to decide which HPDs are best for your workers. Some safety managers mistakenly select a hearing protector based exclusively on the product’s Noise Reduction Rating. Although the NRR must […]