Woodworking Hearing Protection
Whether it's your profession or just a hobby, woodworking can be a high-noise pursuit. Noise levels can vary widely from machine to machine depending on conditions of use, however workers who are exposed to the constant noises found in woodworking without the proper hearing protection,may suffer hearing losses if they are not properly protected.
Low frequency noise from engines, motors and fans is not easily eliminated with traditional passive hearing protection devices. Low frequency noise waves are long and carry great distances. They can penetrate passive barriers like foam earcups or even cement walls (which is why you can hear the bass of your neighbor’s stereo).
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Woodworking Noise Sources |
dB Level |
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Beam panel saws |
97 |
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Sanding machiens |
97 |
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Boring machines |
98 |
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Band resaws |
100 |
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Panel planers |
100 |
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Verticle spindle moulders |
100 |
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Portable woodworking tools |
101 |
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Bench saws |
102 |
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Multime ripsaws |
102 |
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High-speed routers |
103 |
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Moulders |
103 |
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Thicknessers |
104 |
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Edge banders |
105 |
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Multi-cutter moulding machines |
105 |
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Double-end tenoners |
107 |
Get the BEST Wood Shop Hearing Protection Available
The NoiseBuster Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Earmuff is the only hearing protection device to combine a passive noise-blocking earmuff with ANR. ANR is the coupling of a noise wave with its exact mirror image wave to cancel the noise. This is the most effective method to combat low-frequency noise. The passive component of the NoiseBuster ANR Earmuff provides superior attenuation of mid- and high-frequency noise, thereby providing the best hearing protection.
