{"id":1157,"date":"2021-06-16T09:11:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T07:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aphonour.com\/faq-safety-and-noise-protection\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T11:38:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:38:35","slug":"faq-safety-and-noise-protection","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aphonour.com\/en\/faq-safety-and-noise-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ – safety and noise protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How to protect your hearing in industrial premises<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We have collected a series of answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding hearing safety and noise protection in the workplace.<\/p>\n

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In the context of hearing protectors<\/strong>, overprotection<\/strong> is the characteristic of ear protectors that tend to acoustically isolate<\/strong> the person from the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n

If, on the one hand, this hyper-protection effectively preserves the hearing system, on the other hand it totally isolates the worker, not allowing him to remain in contact with the environment and exposing him to danger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Aphonour ear protectors<\/strong> are personal, built by faithfully reproducing the shape of each subject’s auricle.
In this way there is total adherence of the ear protector<\/strong> inside the ear, thus ensuring optimal protection against noise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Disposable ear protectors<\/strong>, made of spongy material, also adhere perfectly to the auricle, guaranteeing discreet protection. The big disadvantage of this type of protector is that it is difficult to handle<\/strong> and wash, making it uncomfortable in everyday work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Disposable ear defenders<\/strong> are made of rubbery or spongy material and offer good protection against noise<\/strong>. However, they have numerous disadvantages: they are uncomfortable to handle, they do not guarantee an adequate level of hygiene<\/strong> and they are impractical<\/strong> in everyday life. For these reasons the worker tends not to wear them, thus exposing himself to noise.<\/p>\n

Aphonour ear protectors<\/strong> are made of rigid material: being made from the cast of the auricle, they adhere perfectly<\/strong>, offering optimal protection<\/strong>, without isolating<\/strong> the operator from the external environment. They can be washed with normal soap and water and therefore guarantee an adequate level of hygiene<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

The other great advantage is that they can be easily manipulated<\/strong> and worn, making them extremely practical in daily use.<\/p>\n

Unlike disposable ear protectors, Aphonour ear protectors<\/strong> last several years<\/strong> , drastically reducing the dispersion of plastic material into the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In the context of workplace safety<\/strong>, noise can be defined as exposure to sound stimuli of different origins; above the 80 decibel threshold, noise can cause damage to the hearing system<\/strong> and health in general.
In particular, for every increase of 3 decibels the risk to hearing increases by 100%.<\/p>\n

In the volume “Health and safety in artisan businesses and SMEs: what you need to know and what you see done” drawn up by OPRA Lombardia, harmful effects of noise<\/strong> are reported not only at the level of the hearing system, but also of the circulatory system, the digestive system, the endocrine system and the neuropsychic system.<\/p>\n

Professional ear defenders<\/strong> offer adequate protection from noise<\/strong>, which allows you to preserve the health of your hearing system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In noisy environments it is necessary thathearing protectors are always worn correctly<\/strong> : even a single exposure to loud noise can cause permanent damage to the hearing system.<\/p>\n

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Noise<\/strong> has several negative health effects<\/strong>. High sound levels cause permanent hearing damage but, even at low levels, noise can cause physical and mental disorders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noise<\/strong> is perceived as annoying, and causes an alert response in the body: stress hormones<\/strong> such as adrenaline and cortisol are released; heart rate increases, as do blood pressure and respiratory rate.<\/p>\n

The direct consequences for health can be:<\/p>\n