ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016 Hearing Protectors Real-Ear Attenuation
The human ear, despite being an incredibly complex system, comprising sensory organs, bones, and other anatomical structures, can have its usefulness easily detracted from, or […]
Hearing Protection
Measuring Noise Reduction in Hearing Protective Devices: Labeling Requirements and Guidelines
In the United States, you may come across hearing protection devices, such as earplugs, that are labeled as being compliant with ANSI S3.19-1974. Minimal background […]
Sound Exposure Guidelines for Fishes and Sea Turtles
Oceanic noise pollution is a serious problem that can be easily overlooked, especially in the wake of more physical sources of marine pollution, such as […]
Noise Safety Standards
Noise Safety Standards and their effects fill the air all around us—or, rather, prevent excessive noise from doing so, preserving our hearing and safety while […]