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Tri-Grip reusable earplugs

June 7, 2022

Tri-Grip® earplugs, now offered by Gateway Safety, provide a a high NRR, a superior design, and comfort features that make them a premium choice in reusable earplugs.

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Gateway Safety introduces TASCO Hearing Protection as part of its growing product line

TASCO products include innovations in earplugs and earmuffs, with highest independently tested NRRs in the industry

April 14, 2022

Gateway Safety is thrilled to announce that TASCO Corp., a market leader in hearing protection, is now part of the Gateway Safety family.

Protect workers from harmful industrial noise

Hearing loss is a common but preventable occupational injury

Thiago Zambotti

April 6, 2022

Did you know that the CDC lists hearing loss as the third most common chronic physical condition among adults in the United States? It’s important to know that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common permanent but preventable occupational injury.

Listen up: OSHA establishes regional emphasis program to protect Midwest workers' hearing

March 31, 2022

Twenty-two million workers are exposed to hazardous occupational noise each year, a figure nearly equivalent to the population of Florida.

Accurate noise monitoring and understanding requirements key to proper hearing protection

Tim Turney

December 23, 2021

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels can cause life-changing damage because the harm within the ears is irreversible.

Moldex launches two new products in their line of EcoStation and PlugStation Earplug Dispensers

July 21, 2021

Moldex-Metric, Inc. announces the launch of two innovative, new products to join their popular line of EcoStation and PlugStation Earplug Dispensers that continue Moldex’s long history of easy to use high quality work place safety and worker protection products. These two products address today’s enhanced concerns over workplace hygiene and worker comfort.

A new approach to contain harmful noise

Kyle Justice

May 13, 2021

Loud noises from machinery, tools and assembly processes are an inherent part of many industrial workplaces. However, neither the short- nor long-term consequences of prolonged noise exposure are something employees should accept.

The benefits of communication devices with hearing protection

Chris Clarke

February 8, 2021

PPE for hearing protection can prevent hearing loss, however it can also prevent effective communication on the jobsite. By investing in communication devices with integrated hearing protection, you can maintain worker safety and improve productivity.

Even low levels of noise exposure can have high consequences

Benita Mehta

November 6, 2020

Hearing loss can't always be prevented, but hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

The 5 Cs of Hearing Conservation Programs

Mary Padron

September 17, 2020

During this pandemic year, think how difficult and sad it has been not hearing the sounds we love. Now, imagine if your hearing were gone forever or seriously impaired. It’s not a good situation, but it’s a real one, especially in the industrial workplace.

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EVENTS

Webinar Industry

9/22/16

Bang! Damage from impulse noise and the effectiveness of hearing protection

Some of the most hazardous sounds we hear are brief sounds – noises from impacts and impulses. These arise from sources like household tools, construction, industrial noise, firecrackers, guns, and even automotive airbags. Read More

During this webcast, we’ll answer frequently asked questions, and talk about common violations to help you avoid trouble and meet the Agency’s requirements.