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Volume 12

The Effect of Shooting Glasses on Earmuff Attenuation Measured with Acoustic Test Fixtures and Firearm Impulses

Firearm users are faced with conflicting or inaccurate information when choosing personal protective equipment. While both ballistic safety glasses and hearing protection are recommended for use with firearms, product labeling does not reflect potential changes in performance when using both devices simultaneously.

Volume 11

Age Adjustment in Audiometric Tests: Updated Results and Interpretations

Age adjustment is intended to represent the typical longitudinal hearing changes associated with age. In the US, age adjustments are not recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or permitted by the Department of Defense. They are optional for workers within the scope of the US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) (i.e., general industry) and other regulatory bodies.