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Sometimes less isn't more, especially when it comes to your hearing. If you work in an extremely loud environment, a single pair of earplugs or earmuffs just doesn't provide as much protection as both together. Here are a few things you should know about the double protection provided by wearing earplugs and earmuffs at the same time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that since 2004, approximately 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. Many of these wor …

Customers occasionally send in reviews of the products they have purchased from PKSafety.com.  We appreciate hearing how our products hold up in the field, and what are the favorites, especially in a product like ear plugs where there are so many choices. Jody in Los Angeles writes: "These ear plugs work really well and are my favorite for comfort. I've been a heavy equipment operator for over 33 years, I've tried them all. These are definitely my favorite. " When as …

Sometimes noise gets to be too much, and when it does, Moldex's Pura-Fit Foam Earplugs offer heavy-duty noise reduction. In fact, their level 33 Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is the highest level of protection you can get. Normally you'd use a product like this to dampen the noise produced by jet engines or pneumatic hammers, but I like to use them to block out annoying household noises like gardening equipment. It should go without saying, then, that you can use these in a broad rang …