subject: Protecting Your Hearing On A Construction Site [print this page] Also, be sure that whenever possible you wear headphones to block out some of the noise so that if you know that you will not need to interact or listen to instructions, put some headphones on and listen to some pleasant music as a break from all of the harsh noises and sounds that you are used to hearing. Try listening to classical music or just some soothing noises so that you can ease back into listening to the sounds on the site without constantly having to be exposed to them. These are just some simple tips that you can follow in order to preserve your hearing and make sure that you maintain your senses on the job. These are easy ways that you can make sure that you will be protected and won't have to worry about doing damage to your ears.