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Electronic Hearing Protection for Mowing: Do You Need It?

CBy chris meyers · Jul 30, 2026

If you spend an hour mowing your lawn every weekend, you probably think more about keeping the grass healthy than protecting your hearing. But that familiar engine noise can be...

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July 30, 2026

Electronic Hearing Protection for Mowing: Do You Need It?

If you spend an hour mowing your lawn every weekend, you probably think more about keeping the grass healthy than protecting your hearing. But that familiar engine noise can be louder than many people realize and potentially damaging to your...

July 30, 2026

Best Hearing Protection for Fireworks: Adults, Kids, Babies and Dogs

A close-range firework can reach up to 150 to 175 decibels, louder than a jet engine at takeoff and well above the level that causes immediate hearing damage in unprotected ears. The question many parents ask first when it comes...

July 30, 2026

Best Ear Protection for Shooting in 2026 — Range, Competition & Tactical

A short training session or recreational trip to an indoor range without effective and properly worn ear protection can easily cause permanent or even short-term hearing damage. Firearms produce impulse noise between 140 and 175 decibels, far exceeding the 85...

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June 19, 2026

Best Ear Protection for NASCAR and Motorsport Events: A Complete Guide

The average NASCAR Cup Series can produce around 130 dB at full throttle, louder than a jet engine heard from over thirty yards away. And unlike a single shot or quick burst at the shooting range, or even a passing...

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June 19, 2026

OSHA Hearing Protection Requirements: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

Every year, roughly twenty-two million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job, and noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational illnesses in the United States. Whether it's a construction site, manufacturing floor, airport ramp,...

family

June 19, 2026

Father’s Day Gift Guide for Shooters and Hunters: 2026 Picks Across Every Budget

The dad who hunts or shoots already has the gun. What he usually doesn't have is the upgrades to his equipment he keeps meaning to buy for himself. That's what makes the right hunting Father's Day gift different from...

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May 5, 2026

What dB Level Requires Ear Protection? A Complete Decibel Guide

Millions of Americans experience noise-induced hearing loss, and most didn't realize they were at risk until it was too late. The reason for this "silent epidemic" has a simple explanation: Hearing damage doesn't happen all at once, it builds...

landscaping

April 22, 2026

Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection for Mowing (2026 Guide)

Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection for Mowing: Ear Muffs, Earbuds, and Earplugs Compared From teenagers doing chores to professionals on large projects, anyone who has done landscaping or yard work can attest — lawn mowers generate an awful lot of noise,...

March 23, 2026

Electronic & Bluetooth Ear Protection – The Complete Buyers Guide

Introduction Electronic ear protection has started to replace traditional foam plugs for a reason but not all electronic hearing protection is created equal and it helps to know the details and differences before making a decision. If you have spent...

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