Many people more often than not carry out DIY work in a very noisy environment daily. This group of individuals may end up suffering hearing loss eventually. If you engage in any type of work in noisy environments, you need to start wearing hearing protection to avoid hearing loss. With Alpine WorkSafe earplugs, sawing, drilling, lawn mowing, and carpentry works in and around your home becomes extremely comfortable. The WorkSafe special Alpine Acoustic Filters absorbs damaging noise while still enabling you to hear warning signals and conversations. This is just the right hearing protection for all those that work in noisy environment and are concerned about their hearing and safety.
The Alpine Earplug Model
WorkSafe have been around for more than 20 years and this has made it possible for them to develop just the perfect earplug model. The earplugs underwent series of shape testing and plans, and are able to provide a natural flat absorption, as well as a great fit for the ears.
WorkSafe Acoustic Filters
The WorkSafe earplugs comes with acoustic filters, which offer heavy absorption that stops harmful noise from getting through to your ear. The filters specifically reduce the noise to a safe level that you can endure effortlessly during your work period. In addition, you’re still able to converse with your colleagues and hear warning signals around you while wearing the earplugs.
Alpine Thermo Shape Material
The WorkSafe earplugs were made to be a pleasant fit without any discomfort whatsoever. The earplugs are produced from Alpine Thermo Shape material, which takes on the shape of the ear canal. This makes it possible for the earplugs to perfectly fit the ear and stay in place at all times during work. There are no allergic reactions to be worries about because the material is a hypoallergenic and does not contain silicones.
Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing damage from workplace noise is more common than many realise. The Health and Safety Executive estimates 170,000 people in the UK suffer from hearing problems due to excessive occupational noise exposure.
Noise-induced hearing loss often develops gradually. By the time someone notices difficulty hearing, significant damage may have already occurred. Early warning signs include:
• Struggling to follow conversations in noisy environments
• Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds
• Needing to turn up the TV volume
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) after noise exposure
How Noise Damages Hearing
Loud noise can harm the delicate hair cells in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals for the brain. Initially, this damage may be temporary, causing muffled hearing for a few hours after exposure. But repeated noise exposure can permanently destroy these hair cells, leading to irreversible hearing loss.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). Experts consider 85 dB the threshold where hearing damage can occur with prolonged exposure. For perspective:
• Normal conversation: 60 dB
• Lawn mower: 90 dB
• Rock concert: 110 dB
• Jet engine: 140 dB
Every 3 dB increase doubles the sound intensity. So 88 dB is twice as damaging as 85 dB.
Legal Requirements for Employers
UK regulations require employers to:
• Assess workplace noise risks
• Take action to reduce noise exposure
• Provide hearing protection when noise exceeds 80 dB
• Ensure hearing protection is worn above 85 dB
• Maintain noise exposure below 87 dB, even with protection
Employers must also offer hearing tests to at-risk workers. But prevention is key – once hearing is damaged, it can’t be restored.
Why Choose Alpine WorkSafe Earplugs
While eliminating noise sources is ideal, proper hearing protection remains crucial for many jobs. Alpine WorkSafe earplugs offer several advantages:
• Comfortable fit from thermoplastic material that moulds to your ear canal
• Special filters that block harmful noise while allowing voice frequencies through
• Ability to hear important sounds like alarms and co-worker communication
• Hypoallergenic, silicone-free material to prevent skin irritation
• Reusable design for cost-effectiveness
By using quality hearing protection like Alpine WorkSafe earplugs, you can preserve your hearing health while staying safe and productive on the job.
Earplug Sample Packs, for Men and Women!
Alpine Worksafe Earplugs is just one product in the wide range of earplugs offered by Zoom Health. As one of the leading online retailers of earplugs in the UK, we are proud to offer an extensive selection of earplugs. Choosing the right earplug for you is never easy with so many to choose from. With this in mind, we have put together earplug sample packs that allow you to try some of our favourites, before you decide the best one for you. Try either the Men’s Earplug Sample Pack or our Women’s Earplug Sample Pack.
Zoom Health is a leading UK supplier of Home Health Tests and Earplugs
This post was originally published in 2016. It was last updated in August 2024.
