Hearing Protection for Machinery Professionals

Exposure to noise from loud machinery and the resulting hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is one of the many occupational hazards with which modern professionals have to contend.

Etymotic offers its safety line of earplugs and earphones designed to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. "Used for years by musicians and others exposed to high sound levels, these products are now being highlighted as essential equipment for workers," said an Etymotic spokesperson.

The line includes:

• Earplugs - Etymotic's HDSafety earplugs are high fidelity ready-fit earplugs. These earplugs are designed to reduce sound levels while preserving clarity, instead of muffling the sound. HDSafety earplugs are available in two sizes to fit most ears.
• Electronic Earplugs - Workers who need protection from sudden loud impacts or sustained loud sounds, but also want to hear naturally when sound levels are safe, have a solution in the HD15 electronic earplugs. These electronic earplugs allow safe sounds to pass through, as though nothing is in the ears, yet instantaneously react to reduce loud sounds and protect hearing.
• Earphones - Listening to music near machinery can put hearing at risk if the volume has to be raised to hear the music over the machine noise. Etymotic's HDSafety Earplugs + Earphones block external sound (like earplugs) to reduce external noise and are engineered for safe listening and exceptional sound quality. HD sound reproduction means no need to use high playback levels to hear every detail of the music. Risk to hearing is minimized, regardless of the volume setting.

For more information contact:

In Tune Partners/Etymotic

61 Martin Lane

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

888-389-6684

www.etymotic.com