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, ...

THERE’S nothing worse than being desperate for sleep, then struggling to settle down thanks to a snoring partner or noise from next door. When that happens a lot of people use ear plugs, but there are ...

Although prevention has been the mantra in occupational hearing conservation programs over the years, the hoped-for results have not been realized. Despite years of regulation, hours of training, and ...

As the New York to San Francisco flight began its descent a woman started screaming. Drew O’Connell, a Long Island e-commerce executive, asked a flight attendant why the woman was in agony and was ...

The Silencio Soft Foam brand is firmer than other earplugs and hard to fit in the ear canal due to its hexagonal shape. The Silencio Red-E-Fit is soft, comfortable and performs well but is relatively ...

This problematic cocktail of social anxiety and noise sensitivity had me more than a little concerned about how I’d fare during the rapidly approaching holiday party season. Which is why I decided to ...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- I’ve seen NFL players use tinted contact lenses in an attempt to ward off the sun’s glare in outdoor stadiums. Now they’re using ear plugs in hopes of limiting crowd noise. On ...