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People who work in factories or warehouses must usually contend with loud machinery and background noise. Other challenges include heat, humidity and the use of hearing protection devices. These are 'hostile' environments for effective hearing aid use. It is important to work with a hearing professional to discuss appropriate hearing aid use and the use of effective hearing protection. You need to protect your hearing, but you must also be able to communicate with co-workers and managers. On the job training is challenging as are staff meetings which are often held in the lunch area where background noise is still an issue. Learn how others deal with the safety issues, hearing protection options and special technology that can help an employee working in a factory setting.