Listen to your
Hearing Protection
In many professional activities, constant and excessive noise exposure can cause irreversible hearing loss, either partial or total, making it one of the biggest occupational health problems worldwide.
Hearing protection equipment reduces the impact of constant or peak noise on the worker’s ear canal.
They are available in many forms, sizes, and levels of protection, and should be selected considering the noise level and exposure time.
When should I Use Hearing Protectors?
To determine if you need to use hearing protectors, consider the following physical conditions:
1.
If the noise is continuous or intermittent
2.
If it is necessary to be aware of your surroundings
3.
If protection is needed everywhere or in specific locations.
Factors to Consider when Selecting a Hearing Protector
- Attenuation
- Work environment
- Communication
- Compatibility
- Individual needs
- Comfort
- Compliance with standards
COMPATIBILITY WITH
OTHER PPE:
The selection of hearing protection should consider compatibility with other safety equipment, such as helmets, safety glasses, or visors.
COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS:
If hearing protection is not comfortable, it is unlikely to be used, putting the user at risk.
FIT CHECK:
To help achieve the desired level of attenuation, hearing protectors should be properly fitted and tested using a fit test system.
EN 352 Standard
Headband Ear Protectors | Ear Plugs | Helmet-Mounted Ear Protectors
EN 458 Standard
The EN 458 standard defines the appropriate noise attenuation in the workplace. Noise level analysis helps identify the industrial sectors that most harm workers. Based on the data obtained, preventive measures are implemented to reduce the impact of noise.
- Recommends validation and individual fit tests as a way to know the real performance of hearing protectors
- Highlights the need for optimal attenuation
- Emphasizes the importance of low attenuation and flat frequency response of HPDs
- Advocates the importance of compatibility with other PPE
Passive Hearing Protection
Passive hearing protectors help reduce noise by mechanically blocking sound waves. They are ideal for situations with continuous noise levels and when communication is not critical.
3M E-A-R Flexible Fit Ear Plugs
They offer two distinct attenuation rates, depending on the adjustment method with one or two hands, respectively with SNR of 30 dB and 35 dB.
The non-compression foam tip design makes the protector easier to insert with the flexible adjustment stem, when users are wearing gloves or have dirty hands.
3M PELTOR X Series Hearing Protectors
Active Hearing Protection
3M PELTOR WS LiteCom Pro III Ex Headsets
3M™ PELTOR™ PIC-100 UE In-Ear Professional Communication Earpiece
More Light,
more Energy.
PELTOR WS Alert XPV Hearing Protectors
Wearing glasses can interfere with hearing attenuation levels?
– The arms of the glasses can interfere with the seal between the cushions and the skin
– Risk of reduced attenuation
– Low-profile arms improve the fit of hearing protectors
Compatible with your Safety!
The selection of hearing protection should consider compatibility with other safety equipment, such as helmets, safety glasses, or visors.
Contemporary design with adjustable arms.
The 3M™ SecureFit™ 500 series features a contemporary design combined with adjustable arms and Pressure Diffusion Temple (PDT) technology to help provide a more personalized fit.
This sporty model also offers self-adjusting colored arms, a variety of class 1 lens shades, and models with anti-fog coating.
SecureFit Safety Glasses SF600 Series
Optimized performance thanks to a dual lens design.
The 3M™ SF600 series is an extension of the successful SecureFit range of safety glasses. Each model in the SF600 series consists of a rimless lens and a fixed-length arm. It includes an integrated side shield for added protection. The arms feature 3M™ Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology, which helps diffuse pressure over the ear to increase frame comfort. This innovative design promotes greater comfort and secure fit. Soft nose pads provide greater comfort and better grip.
Safety helmet, comfortable and adjustable, for work at height and other functions in an industrial environment.
The 3M SecureFit Safety Helmet, X5000 Series provides safe protection
in different situations. Comfortable and adjustable to the head, this series is ideal
for a variety of situations, including work at height or for industrial work
involving heavy machinery or other hazards. The ventilated safety helmets
are designed and certified to meet EN12492 and EN397 standards and, with the exclusive
4-point chinstrap selector system, you can switch between the two depending on the
safety requirements of your workplace.
