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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hearing protector?

There is no single hearing protector that is appropriate for everyone. The CSA Standard on Hearing Protectors provides the following criteria to consider when selecting hearing protection:

  • Worker's noise exposure level
  • Hearing ability of the worker
  • Use of other personal protective equipment
  • Temperature and climate
  • Communication demands on the worker
  • Physical constraints of the worker or work activity

For more information:
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

* Hear for Good - Preventing Exposure at Work PH9
(PDF 257 KB) (Updated: May 2006)
* Hearing Protection Attenuation - Is more really better?
(PDF 550 KB)
* Working With Hearing Loss - Hearing Impairment, Noise, and Job Safety/Performance (PDF 55 KB)
* Specialty Hearing Protection (PDF 204 KB)
* Hearing Protection (PDF 56 KB)
* Hearing Protection - What do I really need to know? (PDF 78 KB)

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