Our ears are complex and highly sensitive. Exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage gradually over a period of time. In fact, if you work or regularly spend time in environments where loud noise is common, you could be losing your hearing without even realizing it. And once you lose your hearing, that's it, most noise related hearing loss is irreversible. Specsavers Hearing Centres provide a range of value-for-money solutions for occasional and regular use, from instant fit devices to custom made products.
EC regulations require employers to provide suitable hearing protection for their employees where noise levels exceed 80 decibels (dBA).
Here are some typical decibel (dBA) levels of everyday situations:
Advances in technology mean the new generation of instant fit devices are now more effective and comfortable than ever. Using a newly developed attenuation filter, they effectively cut out unpleasant background noise without blocking out the sounds you want to hear, such as speech and music. They are available in five new variants designed for use in specific environments and cost just £14.99 from Specsavers Hearing Centres:
FlyFit - protect during long flights, and eases pressure on the ear during take-off and landing. Also for use on trains and in cars.
SwimSafe - prevent water entering your ears while allowing you to hear ambient sounds.
PartyPlug - ideal for rock concerts and nightclubs, they block excessive noise while allowing you to hear the music clearly.
SleepSoft - block noise from traffic, noisy neighbours and snoring while allowing you to hear high frequency sounds like alarm clocks, doorbells and babies crying.
WorkSafe - eliminate dangerous noises from DIY equipment while speech, radio and the environment remain clearly audible.
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