> Numerous manufacturing plants worldwide have buildings containing machinery operating at (quite literally) deafening levels. [...] companies could have a high

> Numerous manufacturing plants worldwide have buildings containing machinery operating at (quite literally) deafening levels. [...] companies could have a high tech ear plug [...] I don't think Airpods Pro 2 are certified as industrial hearing protection, so the idea they would be issued to factory employees (a legal requirement) instead of much cheaper earplugs and muffs is incorrect.