Earmuffs Nrr
Does using earplugs at a NRR of 33dB and earmuffs at 30dB block out 63dB?
I work in a loud potato processing plant. I often use earmuffs over my earplugs. Would I be blocking out both NRRs combined, or would it be another amount?
Apparently not. See link below.
http://www.hearingreview.com/issues/articles/2007-03_03.asp
Gamewell Diaphone – Brass Piston
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Baby Banz Hearing Protector Earmuffs … |
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