Tag: gun noise suppressors

Noise and Urban Encroachment

Judy Huch Audiological Office Management / Audiology Condition / Counseling / Creative Solutions / Diagnostic Audiology / Distruptions / Ear / Encouraging patient interaction / Firearms / Health Care Deliver / Hearing / Hearing aids / Hearing Health / Hearing loss / Hearing Protection / Hunting / Hunting / Noise / Noise-Induced Hearing Loss / quality of life / Safety measures for clients / silencers / suppressors / Uncategorized

HHTM Staff: Last week’s post was supposed to be the absolute final post in this multi-month Noise series.  After getting the low-down on electronic earplugs, a new angle arose in the form of legislation to outfit firearms with noise suppressors (aka “silencers”).  The rationale for suppressors was ably supported by Knox Williams (President, American Silencer Assoc) last…

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Silencing Firearms to Protect Hearing

Judy Huch AuD / Audiological Office Management / Audiology Condition / Audiology practice / Ear / Firearms / Hearing / Hearing Health / Hearing loss / Hearing Protection / Hunting / Noise / Noise-Induced Hearing Loss / quality of life / Safety measures for clients / silencers / suppressors / Uncategorized

HHTM Staff: Last month a multi-month Noise series arrived at the practical stage by describing actual products that go in ears to protect hearing in potentially damaging noise situations.  Speaking specifically to those who hunt with firearms, Patty Johnson, AuD, described active hearing protectors as an ideal solution that provides: “enhanced awareness, clear communication, and blast…

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