Are Ear Muffs Clothing?

Earmuffs are clothing accessories or PPE designed to cover a person's ears for hearing protection or for warmth.

Is it good to wear ear muffs?

People should wear a hearing protector if the noise or sound level they are exposed to is close to or greater than the occupational exposure limits (OEL) for noise. For most jurisdictions, this occupational exposure limit is 85 decibels (A-weighted) or dBA.

Are earmuffs PPE?

Hearing protectors are required to prevent noise induced hearing loss. Hearing protection devices reduce the noise energy reaching and causing damage to the inner ear. Ear muffs and earplugs are the most common types of PPE.