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Do earmuff style hearing protectors offer better protection than earplugs?

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Do earmuff style hearing protectors offer better protection than earplugs?

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No. A well-designed earplug can offer protection comparable to or exceeding that of earmuffs at most frequencies. More important is evaluating the individual device and the user’s compliance with the proper use of the device.