Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss in the United States. Repeated exposures to loud machinery, music, and other noises may, over a period of time, damage your hearing.

If you can't avoid hazardous noise levels, hearing protection is mandatory. Properly fit hearing protection acts as a barrier between the noise and the inner ear, protecting the ear from intense noise levels and additional hearing loss.

Franklin Hearing Center can help you to select the type of protector that is most appropriate for you.

To learn more, go to the Hearing Protection section in our Library.