Hearing Protection

Hearing protection is mandatory wherever noise exposure reaches the applicable limits, and sensible even below them. Ear plugs are a compact solution: light, easy to wear under a hard hat, cap or hood, and simple to distribute in large numbers.

The category comprises three groups. PU foam ear plugs with SNR 34 to 37 dB, boxed, individually wrapped or as refills for dispensers. Corded ear plugs to prevent loss, with SNR 32 to 34 dB, including a metal-detectable blue version for the food industry. And reusable TPE flanged ear plugs with SNR 25 dB, which fit straight away without rolling. EN 352-2 is stated for several models.

Typical applications

• Production, metalworking and engineering
• Construction, demolition and road works
• Food and beverage industry
• Logistics, warehousing and airport aprons
• Workshops, trades and maintenance

What to look for when buying

Choose the attenuation to suit the noise exposure set out in your risk assessment. Too much attenuation can mask speech and warning signals; too little does not protect adequately. The workflow then decides: a cord where plugs are often removed, a dispenser with refills for large workforces, flanged plugs for people who look after their own hearing protection every day.

In food production, the metal-detectable version is the right choice. Pack sizes range from 50 to 500 pairs; check whether the minimum order is stated in boxes, pairs or pieces.

Frequently asked questions