Hearing protectors
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Hearing protectors are devices designed to prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), a type of post-lingual hearing impairment.
- EarplugEarplugAn earplug is a device that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's ears from loud noises or the intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind.-Protection from water:...
– A device inserted into the ear canal. - EarmuffsEarmuffsEarmuffs are objects designed to cover a person's ears for protection. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears....
– Objects designed to cover a person's ears.