What are the different classes or grades of hearing protection?

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Hearing protection comes in five different classes, and the class of hearing protection will depend on the noise level around you. The higher the noise level, the higher the class of hearing protection you need. Find out more.

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What are the different classes or grades of hearing protection?

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