ear defenders
Noise-blocking headgear
Ear defenders are protective coverings worn over the ears to block loud noise, used in industrial settings, at shooting ranges, or anywhere sustained noise could damage hearing.
The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say earmuffs or hearing protection.
Construction workers are required to wear ear defenders on site.
Devices guarding against noise damage
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- earplugsInsertable sound blockers
- decibelsAcoustic intensity units
OSHA · factory · machinery · manufacturing · workplace safety · soundproofing · acoustics · heavy equipment
Protective construction headwear
- safety gearEquipment preventing injury
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- jackhammerPower tool for breaking concrete
- drillingHole-making by rotation
excavation · welding · scaffolding · crane · bulldozer · demolition · pile driving · roadwork
Eliminating unwanted audio
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- soundproofImpenetrable to audio
- muffledMade quieter, less distinct
dampening · blocking · isolation · respite · sanctuary · concentration · studying · sensory
Extent of variation
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
- shotgunLong gun firing shot
marksman · target · ammunition · recoil · muzzle blast · gunfire · caliber · clay pigeon
Paved path for planes
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- jet engineThrust-producing aircraft powerplant
- ground crewAircraft support personnel
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
airport · hangar · helicopter · propeller · flight deck · marshalling · turbine · airfield
hearing protection
Devices guarding against noise damage
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- earplugsInsertable sound blockers
decibels · OSHA · factory · machinery · manufacturing · workplace safety · soundproofing · acoustics · heavy equipment · earmuff
hardhat
Protective construction headwear
- safety gearEquipment preventing injury
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- jackhammerPower tool for breaking concrete
drilling · excavation · welding · scaffolding · crane · bulldozer · demolition · pile driving · roadwork · site safety
noise cancellation
Eliminating unwanted audio
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- soundproofImpenetrable to audio
muffled · dampening · blocking · isolation · respite · sanctuary · concentration · studying · sensory · overstimulation
range
Extent of variation
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
shotgun · marksman · target · ammunition · recoil · muzzle blast · gunfire · caliber · clay pigeon · hunting
runway
Paved path for planes
- tarmacPaved airport surface
- jet engineThrust-producing aircraft powerplant
- ground crewAircraft support personnel
aircraft · airport · hangar · helicopter · propeller · flight deck · marshalling · turbine · airfield · takeoff
- ear protectionearplugs, earmuffs, ear covers
- hearing healthhearing loss, hearing test, hearing tests, hearing aids, hearing aid
- Headphonesearphones, earpiece, headset, over-ear, on-ear headphones
- sensory spacessensory rooms, quiet zones, calm spaces, comfort zones, soft lighting
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Personal sound amplifiers
loudspeakers · headphones · amplifiers · speakers · earbuds
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