Using a fit test to verify attenuation, a safety manager can document exactly how much protection a worker receives with a given ear plug. The result is a Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR).

Dispelling the myths surrounding hearing protection can allay the fears and address the excuses that some workers use to avoid good protection.

Staff at BBC's £1bn revamped offices using EAR PLUGS to protect themselves from noisy indoor performances Loud music and noise from atrium areas distracting workers in open-plan environment ...