ear defenders and visor on a safety helmet

Earmuffs are objects designed to cover a person's ears for protection. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears. They come in two basic kinds: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1230x861, 124 KB) Stihl Chainsaw Helmet. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1230x861, 124 KB) Stihl Chainsaw Helmet. ... A human ear An ear is the organ used by a human or an animal to detect sound waves. ... The word protection has several uses: Protection is a euphemism for contraception. ... Plastic covers a range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products. ... Hot metal work from a blacksmith Look up Metal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A human head In anatomy, the head of an animal is the anterior part (from anatomical position) that usually comprises the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth (all of which aid in various sensory functions, such as sight, hearing, smell, and taste). ...

• Thermal earmuffs: the original type, worn in winter to keep a person's ears warm. They were invented by 15 year old Maine resident Chester Greenwood in 1873.
• Acoustic earmuffs, also known as ear defenders: cups lined with sound-deadening material, like thermal earmuffs and headphones in appearance, which are worn as hearing protection. These may be carried on a head-band or clipped onto the sides of a hard hat, for use on construction sites. Some manufacturers combine headphones with ear defenders, allowing the wearer to listen to a music, communication or other audio source and also enjoy protection or isolation from ambient noise.

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See also

• Headphones
• Earplugs
• Muffs

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External links

• Earmuff History - Invention of Earmuffs