The Importance of Protecting Our Hearing

We have talk about this interesting fact once, and know that out of our eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, only the ears can't be shut at will. We can close our eyes to stop seeing, hold our breath to stop smelling, or close our mouth to stop talking. But when it comes to our ears, the best we can do is cover them with our hands, and even then, it's hard to block out all outside sound. 

Research & Facts

Ancient philosophers interpreted this as a sign that we should always be open to listening. Biologists, however, believe that this is a result of human evolution. Our ears are always open to quickly pick up danger signals from our environment, helping us avoid threats. Interestingly, even when we're asleep, our auditory system remains active.
Our ears are delicate, housing tiny inner and outer hair cells that detect various sound frequencies. These hair cells are fragile; once damaged, they cannot heal or regenerate. Therefore, it's vital to protect our hearing, especially for children and teenagers, as a long-term investment in ear health.
Our ears are exceptionally sensitive, more so than our other senses. Studies show that people of all ages in industrialized societies are dealing with some form of hidden hearing loss. In the 1950s and 60s, factory workers surrounded by loud noises began losing their hearing around the 4000Hz range. Over time, this hearing loss spread to other frequencies, with some older workers losing all hearing between 1000-2000Hz.

Hearing Protection of PPE (Personal Protective Equipments)

Scientists have found that sounds below 70dB generally do not damage our hearing. It's crucial to keep noise levels to protect hearing, even in our homes, below this threshold.
In the 1970s, the U.S. government enacted the Noise Control Act to reduce noise pollution in workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, set regulations stating that the average noise level during an eight-hour workday should not exceed 90dB A-weighting. If noise levels in manufacturing and service industries exceed 85dB A-weighting, employers must implement hearing protection programs. Similar laws exist worldwide to protect workers' hearing.

Saccater Focus Noise-reducing Earplugs

Hearing protection products, such as Saccater Focus Noise-Reducing Earplugs, comply with both U.S. ANSI and EU EN standards, boasting SNR 23 dB and NRR 17 dB. This means these earplugs can reduce noise by 23 dB. For example, airplane noise in the carbin, typically around 70dB, can be reduced to a much more comfortable 47 dB (70-23=47) with these earplugs.
We advocate using noise-reducing earplugs to protect the auditory nerve and keep our ears safe. Saccater Noise-Reducing Earplugs are made from skin-friendly, comfortable silicone and are reusable, catering to various life situations. They are effective for sleeping, anti-snoring, noise cancellation during sleep, reducing concert noise, and soundproofing for motorcycle rides. Additionally, they protect your hearing at work, on flights, and while enjoying concerts with friends.

Protecting Hearing, Improving Listening

Protect your hearing and improve your listening experience with Saccater Focus Noise-Reducing Earplugs.