Electronic hearing protection devices are intended to help protect the ear from harm caused by high-decibel noise exposure. The electronic hearing protection device covers the entire ear, including the lobe, and seals in the sides of the head with the device's appropriate cushion or pads. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) often develops after years of prolonged exposure to loud situations. It is a gradual process that results in a painless and permanent loss of hearing. The only way to avoid NIHL is to avoid cochlear injury. The most common method of preventing NIHL is to use a hearing protection equipment.
Increasing concerns related to NIHL fueling adoption of preventive measures such as adoption of hearing protection devices. Exposure to harmful noise can cause NIHL at any age. Based on 2011-2012 CDC study conducted in 10 million participant of hearing tests and interviews concluded around 24% participant suffering from hearing loss in one or both ears due to exposure to noise. Increasing concerns of safety regulations pertaining to workers safety is expected to act as a fuel to the growth of overall electronic hearing protection device market. Workers employed in construction sites, manufacturing and industrial areas are exposed to high levels of noise pollution that can result in permanent damage to ear. Various government and non-governmental organizations are encouraging companies to follow various safety measures in order to assure safe workplace. “Buy Quiet” an initiative by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), encourages companies to purchase or rent quieter machinery for new businesses and start-ups and to replace the old machines to reduce noise pollution. Increasing urbanization and development are one of the major factors to drive the market of hearing protection devices.
Rising demand for electronic hearing protection devices in the military sector is likely to offer opportunities for manufacturers of electronic protection devices. Due to the growing occurrences of hearing loss caused by bomb blasts, the United States Army has used hearing protection systems since 2014. Despite its numerous benefits, the increased usage of low-cost manual ear plugs for hearing protection is likely to stifle the growth of the electronic hearing protection device industry. Lack of knowledge, high pricing, and limited availability of these devices are projected to limit market growth.
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