Reddit reviews 3M Peltor Optime 98 Earmuff
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Recommended for TWA noise exposures up to 98 dBAStainless steel headband distributes weight for low pressure fitEarcup pivot points tilt for comfort that adjusts to individual wearersNoise Reduction Rating (NRR) 25 decibelsEarcups with liquid and foam filled cushions offer comfort for long wear and optimum sealNoise Reduction Rating of 25 dBLightweight headband for user comfortDual low-pressure bands improve comfortBroad foam cushions provide low surface pressurePivoting ear cups for ideal fit
> I'm in a house with roommates
Buy them these
You should be more worried about the noise than the heat. People live their entire lives in hot climates. Human beings are quite adaptable to heat and cold. Noise, not so much.
Get a decibel meter (in a bind, download one for your phone). OSHA regulations permit up to 90 dBA for an 8-hour shift. Find out how loud this equipment is where you'll be sitting.
Then, regardless of the reading, ask for protective equipment. Even though OSHA's regulations are 90 dBA, lower levels can still harm your hearing with prolonged exposure. This is a very real problem. Go to management and insist upon being provided with hearing protection. If they refuse, buy the biggest, gaudiest, most obvious hearing protection you can find and wear it, just to make the point. Oh, and keep the receipt - either for reimbursement or to claim on your taxes (assuming you're in the US).
Edit: Looks like you're in Egypt? I got nothing WRT regulations there. Europe uses 85 dBA as their limit
Document your concerns and make sure you keep a copy for yourself. Do anything and everything you can to get this decision reversed, or at least get you moved out ASAP.
> this makes me question what a healthy programming environment should be like?
Well, I can tell you that a "healthy programing environment" should not be like the one you're going to be subjected to. Really, it's not even about a "programming environment" at all but being subjected to this at all for a full workday without proper protective equipment.
Don't drink soda (carbonation) or anything with caffeine. Just water or juice. Take a walk up and down the aisle every so often, and stretch while you are doing so.
Music is also good, I use these headphones with a set of earmuffs as a kind of cheap noise-cancelling setup. Looks like there's also these that do the same thing in one package.
Get the window seat so you can rest you head against the wall and get your brains vibrated for free!
Pillow for lumbar support or extra cushioning might help too. The tip about taking your shoes off is a good one as well.
Have you tried using earplugs? When you are home alone you can use them all the time. Make sure to keep your phone on vibrate so you can take them out when someone calls.
Earplugs fall out of my ears. If earplugs don't work for you, try these headphones. They are similar to what construction workers wear when working with loud machines. Other similar headphones are offered further down on the page.
I used this type of headphones - specifically these - all the time at college because my dorm walls were super thin. I also use them during thunderstorms, for obvious reasons.
If you want, you can also request a single dorm room at university. Let your school's housing service people know why you would need one.
I've worked with a few kids like this and have studied it a bit in my degree plan (EDIT: I'm far from an expert, don't want this to say otherwise, but I've worked with some and know a few autistic kids at church and speak with their parents). For one, some are very sensitive to sound. You might get a cheap set of these and see if that helps. The goal is to give him control. Difficulty in this varies with each child, but if he can control when it's too loud he'll generally be happier.
I HIGHLY recommend this episode of Arthur to watch with your kids in class. George meets and befriends a nice child with a form of PDD. I couldn't find it on PBSKidsgo.org but that YouTube episode will help. My 8 and 6 year olds understood it after watching that, and a little public awareness for your other 21 kids will go a long way. This teaches the children to be have as they normally are expected too, and not let their special friend confuse them. They'll need to learn to accept him as he is, which should alleviate some of his concerns too.
For your own viewing, try to find the video Loving Lampposts. It was on Netflix for a while but I haven't looked for it recently.
I don't know that any earplugs are BIFL, but there are some that are at least "buy it for maybe a year."
These Howard Leight by Honeywell Quiet Band earplugs come on a semirigid headband. They may be best known as the earplugs Hickock45 wears in most of his Youtube videos. They seem to be easy to put in and take out as needed, and you can let the headband hang down at the back of your neck if you don't want it interfering with your hat or hair.
There are also over the ear earmuffs for hearing protection, and most of those are fairly long-lasting. Like a stereo headset, though, they are a little awkward, especially if you are wearing them over a cap.
When I go shooting, I "double-bag" and wear both earplugs and earmuffs. I don't want to be deaf in my old age.
I work on a research farm and have to spend a lot of time with plant grinders. We use these 3M Peltor earmuffs. You really won't be able to cut out all sound without spending a fair bit of cash, but I can set my earbuds at a normal level with these and still be able to hear what I'm listening to.
Also I've found some earbuds work a lot better than others. The older iPod buds are a little long to fit in the cups, but plenty of others work just fine.
I have kind of a ghetto setup for this but one you will want to consider.
Buy a pair of these
Buy any good set of in ear buds
but the buds in your ear and put the defenders over it.
Prepare for my shitty science.
Since you are dampening the sound twice you just about hear your kit. Trust me I wouldn't play drums any other way.
Have fun!
>noise cancellation headphones
Are not always effective. In my second job I was seated behind this monstrosity of a pig who would spend all day gossipping as loud as she could (but became whisper quiet if it was something really juicy)
I could not get my work done and my boss was useless in making any meaningful changes so I bought some 100$ sennheiser active noise cancelling headphones.
It is pretty cool how they worked but they couldn't even silence that pig. They did definitely reduce the volume but not enough that it removed her voice completely.
I ended up buying these noise protection earmuffs
They seemed to reduce her voice by a significant margin so I could finally get my work done.
Unfortunately they are a bit tight so when I occasionally wear glasses, they start to hurt my head after a while because these earmuffs really push hard against your head.
If you sleep flat on your back, I'd suggest a good pair of earmuffs. (I can't find the specific model I have, but it is a very similar Peltor. Actually, it might be this one.) I find them much more effective than earplugs in real-world use, and they should last a lot longer.
You can even wear earplugs underneath.
I would recommend a decent set of sound suppressing ear muffs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017YLTAI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_73O7CbXM8G03V believe me, you'll need them!!
If you're reading the book, then I recommend buying noise cancelling ear muffs so that you can fully concentrate on the book. Highlight parts that you like, and take notes.
If you're listening to audiobooks, record the parts that you like such as end of chapter summaries and compile all the recordings at the end.
Cheers!