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Peer Review: Madison Mannel

1.     First, what does the article do well? Is there anything from your review that impressed you? Any turn of phrase that described the subject in a clear way?

I think it is great that the different styles of hearing protection are described in a way for all users to understand. I loved how you included why NIOSH and OSHA have the recommendations that they do. It really shows the reader the importance of hearing protection and how small changes in loudness can make a large impact.

2.     What changes would you suggest the author apply to the article? Why would those changes be an improvement?

It’s a great idea to include information about dual hearing protection because many may not be aware of its benefits. I would go more in-depth about what the electronic features are as you did great on writing how they help!

3.    What's the most important thing the author could do to improve the article?

I feel the article already included great information but you added detail that was not there before. To tie it all together, you could add an image showing how loud everyday activities (mowing the lawn, shooting) can get.

4.    Did you notice anything about the article you reviewed that could be applicable to your own article? Let them know!

My article is environmental noise. I think hearing protection devices are great options to include as I discuss the negative health affects of being surrounded by noise.

Ear protection article evaluation

 * 1) Everything is about hearing protection devices. What they are used for and the different kinds of hearing protection. Nothing is distracting.
 * 2) The article could provide some OSHA regulations in a table format or at least provide a link to OSHA regulations.
 * 3) It could provide information on where to get the different kinds of hearing protection devices. The pros and cons of the hearing protection devices.
 * 4) It's neutral.
 * 5) No problem with view points.
 * 6) The links work and the source provides good support.
 * 7) References are good - not biased
 * 8) Tessa Mannlein actually wanted to change the title of this article to "hearing protection devices" and wanted to include the types/classifications of HPDs, regulations related to HPDs, noise reduction ratings, etc. It turns out she could not change the title of this article so she created a new page called "Hearing protection devices."

Editing the Hearing Protection Devices article
Reuse citation for last sentence in "Electronic Hearing protection devices" section

Electronic hearing protection devices[edit]
Some HPDs reduce the sound reaching the eardrum through a combination of electronic and structural components. Electronic HPDs are available in both earmuff and custom earplug styles. Electronic microphones, circuitry, and receivers perform active noise reduction, also known as noise-cancelling, in which a signal that is 180-degrees out-of-phase of the noise is presented, which in theory cancels the noise. Custom earplug hearing protection devices. Some electronic HPDs, known as Hearing Enhancement Protection Systems, provide hearing protection from high-level sounds while allowing transmission of other sounds like speech. Some also have the ability to amplify low-level sounds. This type may be beneficial for users who are in noisy environments, but still need access to lower level sounds. For example, soldiers who need to protect their hearing but also need to be able to identify enemy forces and communicate in noise, hunters who rely on detecting and localizing soft sounds of wildlife but still wish to protect their hearing from recreational firearm blasts, as well as users with pre-existing hearing loss who are in noisy environments may all benefit from Hearing Enhancement Protection Systems.[citation needed] (Rawool, Vishakha Waman. (2011). "Chapter 6: Hearing Protection and Enhancement Devices". Hearing Conservation: In Occupational, Recreational, Educational, and Home Settings. Thieme. pp. 136-173.

Give information for how to properly clean Earmuffs

Earmuff cups and cushions should be cleaned regularly with soap and water, and be replaced if they become cracked or otherwise compromised. Ear cushions can last from 3-8 months depending on use. (added with soap and water to this sentence).

Add info in the Recommended Use section about how an increase in noise above 85 dB-A results in a shorter time-weighted average window of noise exposure

Use of hearing protection devices is recommended by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration (OSHA), audiologists, and other hearing healthcare professionals. '''NIOSH and OSHA base their recommendations for use of hearing protection by a calculation called time-weighted average (TWA). A time-weighted average is the average noise level a worker is exposed to over a period of time (NIOSH standards PDF). NIOSH recommends that OSHA use an 85 dBA time-weighted average during an 8 hour period as their exposure limit. An 85 dBA time-weighted average means that HPD use is recommended if an employee is exposed to an average noise level of 85 dBA or more during an 8-hour work day. NIOSH also uses a 3 dB exchange rate for time-weighted averages. A 3dB exchange rate means that for every 3 dB increase in the average level of noise the recommended time being exposed to that level of noise is cut in half. For example, for a worker who is exposed to 88 dBA, it's recommended he/she only be exposed to that level of noise for 4 hours. Please refer to the table below on duration limits for selected exposure levels. (NIOSH table from NIOSH PDF)''' These levels of noise may be encountered in both occupational and recreational settings. HPDs are recommended for use in settings where it is difficult to control the noise level, and the person exposed to the noise cannot be removed from the environment.

Try to add table from desktop on computer

Add a dual hearing protection section and talk about it

'''Dual hearing protection refers to the use of earplugs under ear muffs. This type of hearing protection is particularly recommended for workers in the Mining industry because they are exposed to extremely high noise levels, such as an 105 dBA TWA. (reuse mining citation) Fortunately, there is an option of adding electronic features to dual hearing protectors. These features help with communication by making speech more clear, especially for those workers who already have hearing loss.''' (reuse Rawool 2011 citation).