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It’s easy to overlook the risk of hearing loss until it’s too late. Using active protection, like headsets that reduce the amount of noise you’re exposed to, is a smart upgrade from passive protection, like basic foam earplugs.
Industry veteran and Jarvis Septic & Drain owner Gene Morris can attest to the dangers of noise exposure over time: “I’m 56, and my hearing above 2,000 hertz is gone. It’s just from not wearing hearing protection in my younger days.”
It’s a common trend among older...
