Because You Only Get One Pair of Ears.

A strong hearing protection program is more than a box of disposable earplugs on a shelf — it’s time to upgrade hearing protection and invest in your team’s long-term health and safety. Over time, even the best programs need a refresh. New technologies, updated safety regulations, and changes in your workforce can all impact how well your current plan protects your employees.

Here are five clear signs it’s time to upgrade your hearing protection program — and how custom earplugs and custom earmolds can help.

1. You’re Seeing More Hearing Loss Claims or Complaints

If your workers are still reporting ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing conversations, or filing WSIB noise-induced hearing loss claims, your current protection isn’t doing enough. Even small lapses in fit or comfort can lead to dangerous overexposure. Custom earplugs and custom earmolds offer consistent protection that generic plugs can’t match.

2. Employees Aren’t Wearing Their Hearing Protection Consistently

The best hearing protection is the one people actually wear. If your team finds disposable plugs uncomfortable, irritating, or easy to lose, they’ll take them out — especially on long shifts. Custom earplugs and custom earmolds are designed for all-day comfort, so workers are far more likely to keep them in place.

3. Communication on the Job Site Is Suffering

Workers who can’t hear instructions, alarms, or each other are more likely to make costly or dangerous mistakes. With filtered custom earplugs and custom earmolds, you can block harmful noise while still allowing speech and critical alerts to come through clearly.

4. You’re Spending More on Disposables Than You Think

Boxes of foam earplugs seem cheap — until you add up how many you go through in a year. Custom earplugs and custom earmolds are washable, reusable, and built to last for years, saving you money while reducing waste.

5. Your Program Hasn’t Been Reviewed in Years

Safety standards, regulations, and noise levels change. If you haven’t assessed your hearing protection program recently, now’s the time. A review may reveal opportunities to introduce better-fit solutions, like custom earplugs and custom earmolds, tailored to your specific workplace needs.

Protecting Hearing Protects Your Business
Upgrading to custom earplugs and custom earmolds not only reduces the risk of hearing loss — it also improves worker comfort, safety, and morale. When your team feels protected and can communicate clearly, productivity improves and workplace injuries decline.

Hear Clearly. Live Fully. Protect Confidently by Upgrading Hearing Protection.

Book a workplace hearing protection assessment with Hearing Protection Ontario today. We’ll help you upgrade hearing protection and choose the right solutions for your team’s comfort, safety, and peace of mind.