Why Use ProtectHear Custom Earplugs
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Help prevent NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss)
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Why is it Important to Use Hearing Protection?
In the UK, NIHL(Noise Induced Hearing Loss) is a significant issue, with an estimated 12,000 prevalent cases of hearing problems caused or worsened by work each year. Over 18 million adults are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, and NIHL is the second leading cause of hearing loss in adults after age-related issues.
1 in 5 of the UK adult population is affected by hearing loss
More than 40% of people over 50 in the UK have hearing loss
12 million people (17.82% of the UK population) have a hearing loss greater than 25dB.
NIHL and occupational deafness are estimated to impact over 12,000 workers annually.
Over 400,000 claims of noise-induced hearing loss were notified between 2010 and 2017.
NIHL is estimated to cost the UK economy around £25 billion a year.
The risk of workers suffering hearing damage from harmful levels of noise at work could be slashed by as much as 90 per cent by adopting the latest noise control best practice techniques.
Removing hearing protection in a noisy environment, even briefly, significantly increases the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus, as even short exposures to loud noise can cause damage.
Noise exposure is cumulative, meaning that short periods of unprotected exposure add up over time, increasing the risk of hearing damage.
Hearing protection is only effective when fitted and used correctly, so it's essential to ensure a proper seal and to wear it at all times in a noisy environment.
