Unexpected noise can truly disappoint you and even disrupt your regular pace of work. If you are in an environment with continuous or recurring noise, it might lead you to hearing difficulty. In 2020, the Housing and Development Board in Singapore received approximately 11,400 noise-related complaints. It shows the noise pollution scenario in the country.
If you are exposed to continuous noise, it can lead to tinnitus. Approximately 17% of the 72,000 Singaporean citizens above the age of 60 had experienced “ringing in the ear”.
As per the official data from Project Silver Screen, conducted between 2018 and 2020.
So, what can you do to protect yourself from unexpected noise pollution to keep your hearing ability healthy? Now, protecting your ear has become easier than ever with custom hearing protection. Let’s discuss what the benefits of custom hearing protection are.
Benefits of custom hearing protection
Readymade hearing protection devices may not fit in your ear, leaving gaps to expose you to high levels of noise pollution. Additionally, you get superior quality materials to wear them as and when required.
Comfortable fit and better protection
Unlike ready-made, off-the-shelf hearing protection devices, custom hearing protection equipment offers you better comfort. The custom-made earplugs or earmuffs are designed to fit the unique contours of your ear.
As a result it offers better protection against noise pollution. Similar to renowned hearing aids devices known for its quality, such as Phonak hearing aids, custom hearing protection also offers unparalleled protection against noise pollution.
Better noise filtration
Off-the-shelf hearing protection gear that are made of foam or silicone blocks all type of noise frequencies. While custom made hearing protection devices cancels out the noise while allows normal sound. With such custom device you can communicate better with people around you, leading a quality life.
Option for customization
The more severe noise pollution you are exposed to, the better hearing protection aids you will need. For example, you participate in motor sports or you need protection during shooting practices- you will experience different levels of noise pollution in these two scenarios. So, a custom hearing protection will offer different level of protection against noise pollution.
The one that is right for you in that given scenario. Consequently, you can make different sets of hearing protection devices for different types of activities. It will allow you to have protection against different levels of noise pollution.
Longevity and durable
Ready-made and disposable earplugs do not come with excellent product quality. Even if you handle them with care, it may not last for a long time. On the other hand, custom hearing protection are built with good quality materials.
If you take proper care, it will last longer than any usual hearing protection earmuffs or earplugs. You may have to spend a little extra money to purchase a hearing protection, suitable to your needs, but it will be value for money.
Better protection against infection
Low-quality hearing protection earmuffs or earplugs often accumulate dirt leading to developing bacteria. It ultimately compromises the safety and hygiene of your ear. If you are not aware of bacterial infection in your ear and you continue to use off-the-shelf low-quality hearing protection, you might be in danger.
The only solution to this problem is to go for a custom hearing protection. These devices do not accumulate dirt and they are easy to clean. As a result it does not allow bacteria to accumulate in the earplug and protect you from infections.
Protecting your hearing ability
The most important benefit of using custom hearing protection is that it protects you from unpredicted noise pollution. It might lead to loss of your hearing ability. Unlike earmuffs or earplugs of inferior quality, a custom hearing protection device lets you hear only the frequency you prefer. For example, if you are a musician, you get to enjoy music as much as you like, while ignoring the disruptive noise.
So, you get protection against noise that might disrupt your regular workflow. Besides, it also protects you from losing hearing ability.
Protecting employee’s hearing in industrial areas
If you own a business – large or medium, protecting employee wellbeing is most important. In industrial work environment employees are exposed to high and continuous noise pollution. It may lead them to loose hearing ability and also disrupt their mental health.
A custom hearing protection can safeguard their hearing ability and they will also feel motivated to work in a safe environment.
Concluding thoughts
Among all other abilities we have, the ability to hear sound and other people adds value to our lives. To protect our hearing ability, a custom hearing protection device can be very useful. It can be customized to protect you from noises in your field of work. While cancelling noise, it allows you to hear the sound you want to hear.
So, what’s the delay? Go grab a custom hearing protection device today.
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