I was thinking this exactly. You could easily use hearing protection equipment like what is typically used in construction. Also, you could sit with your back t

I was thinking this exactly. You could easily use hearing protection equipment like what is typically used in construction. Also, you could sit with your back to the wall instead of to the heavily trafficked area. However, it raises the question: "Should employees have to solve these problems?". Depending on the office size, a more private setting could be provided for the employees affected.