When should Ear Plugs be worn as opposed to Ear Muffs?
A.Many people find ear plugs to be more comfortable to wear over long periods of time. Also, they do not interfere with other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as powered respirators. For some frequencies, ear plugs can also offer higher attenuation than ear muffs. To determine the most suitable type of hearing protection, a noise assessment should be undertaken using a sound level meter.
