Milwaukee Ear Plugs

Milwaukee 49-17-3200 NRR 27 DB Corded Reusable Earplugs ...

Once you've suffered hearing damage, such as long term tinnitus (ringing in the ears), you begin to think ear protection is worth its weight in gold. For those who do not think they offer hearing protection, if placed into the ear properly they certainly do. The key is creating suction when you put them in your ear canal. The description says this is the highest attenuated reusable earplug available--meaning the best ear protection from loud sounds. I do agree that having over the ear muffs work better depending on actual specs, but then cost, convenience, and compliance may not make having them available feasible. The local shipyards, naval bases, and construction companies use this type and the foam ones for their employees and the employees I've spoken with prefer this style over the foam. These would be convenient for yard workers, landscaping crews and offer protection from loud engine sounds that do damage to hearing over time. the price is for a package of 50 earplugs, and at regular price that would make each pair just a little over a dollar. Even families could benefit from such protection, since hearing damage is cumulative and your children can be affected by the noise levels, as well as the parent using the mower or weedeater repetitively over the summer.