Ear Muff

What are Earmuffs?

An earmuff is a sort of PPE that is worn over the ears to protect against cold temperatures, loud noises, or both.

Earmuffs are made up of two ear cups that are joined by a headband or strap that goes over the top of the head. To lower the intensity of sound waves entering the ear canal, the ear cups are filled with sound-deadening material such as foam or synthetic fibre.

Use of Earmuffs

Employers are obligated by law to offer hearing protection, such as earmuffs, to their employees in jobs where workers are exposed to loud noise for extended periods of time. This is because prolonged exposure to loud noise can result in permanent hearing damage, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Earmuffs can assist in lower noise intensity and protect workers' hearing.

Earmuffs can also be useful in cold weather, especially for people who spend a lot of time outside.

Difference between Earmuffs and Ear plugs

Earmuffs are external hearing protection devices that use cushioned ear cups to cover the entire outer ear and lower the intensity of sound waves before they reach the ear canal. Ear plugs, on the other hand, are put directly into the ear canal and form a seal to prevent sound waves from entering. Individual tastes and the specific noise environment influence the decision between earmuffs and ear plugs.