LOSS OF HEARING: UNLIKE EYE, HEAD AND RESPIRATORY INJURIES, HEARING DAMAGE IS NOT NECESSARILY PAINFUL OR VISIBLE AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE. HOWEVER, NOISE SHOULD BE REGARDED AS A PHYSICAL HAZARD. THE RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE CAN RESULT IN PHYSICAL CUMULATIVE INJURY - LOSS OF HEARING. Acoustic waves are a fundamental part of your hearing ability - which cuts both ways. The waves are a prerequisite for the transmission of sound but if they are not within the ear s natural acoustic range, they have a destructive effect. Located inside your inner ear are the wave specialists: hair cells with their fine hairs. It is these hairs that are set in motion by the sound waves the ear receives. And the higher the sound level, the more the hairs flutter. This motion is converted into nerve impulses that are passed on to the brain. But if the hairs are repeatedly subjected to excessively high doses of sound, they eventually break off. Those that survive only manage to transfer a fraction of the information. The result is impaired hearing. STANDARDS ACCESSORIES EN -1 Ear muffs Headband EN - Ear plugs EN - Helmet mounted ear muffs EN -4 Electronic ear muffs EN -6 Ear muffs with electrical audio input EN -8 Entertainment audio ear muffs EN 48 Recommendations regarding the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protection equipment (HPE) SINGLE NUMBER RATING (SNR) SNR is a measure for comparing devices for ear protection over a range of frequencies as the level of protection of a given device will depend on the frequency of the background noise. Ear Muff Covers Ear Muff Belt Clip Ear Muff Hygiene Kits Ear Plug Storage Box INDICATION OF SOUND LEVELS 1db Aeroplane 110db Bulldozer 10db Pneumatic Drill 80db Voice (screaming) 60db Voice (speaking) 0db Listening to soft music in home 0db Sound of a breeze in the trees db Minimum level of noise perceived ATTENUATION TABLES TYPES OF PROTECTION AVAILABLE Ear Muffs are a traditional form of ear protection providing a wide level of protection. Since they are very visible they make it easier to enforce the wearing of protection in the workplace. Ear Muffs can be supplied with a number of options such as helmet mounting and built in radios. Ear Plugs are convenient and comfortable to wear and can provide a higher level of protection than ear muffs. Plugs can also be provided banded or corded for convenience when not in use. For each product an Attenuation Table is provided which details the noise reduction tested at frequencies between 6Hz and 8000hz. The tables provide figures for the Mean Attenuation, Deviation for the test and the Assumed Protection. The Assumed Protection is the Mean Attenuation less the Deviation. These tables allow the user to select the product which suits the application taking into account the background noise levels and frequencies. IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS To identify the risk a Noise Survey should be carried out. The survey will identify the background noise levels and frequency range and can be used as the basis of selecting the most appropriate products. 9
SELECTING THE CORRECT It is essential where personal hearing protection is required that employees are provided with the right type of protection, are trained to use the device correctly and understand how to maintain and when to replace their protection. Hearing Protection Devices (HPD s) generally fall into categories: 1) Earplugs Disposable / Reusable / Detectable / Banded / Custom Moulded Indication of Protection Factors (quick guide only) This is not a substitute for using a standard method for calculating performance and does not take into consideration frequency. Noise level Select a protector with an SNR in db (single number rating) 8-90 0 SNR or less 90-9 0-0 SNR 9-100 - SNR 100-10 0 SNR or more ) Ear Defenders Passive / Stereo / Communication CONSIDERATIONS Noise Reduction offered by the device (SNR), based on Noise measurement and reduction needed Comfort and user preference Overprotection, reducing noise to below 70dB should be avoided as this may cause difficulty with communication and hearing warning signals Compatibility with other safety equipment eg, Eye/Face, Respiratory and Head Protection The need to communicate with others and to hear warning sounds Environmental Factors such as cold, heat, humidity, dust and dirt Cost of ownership, maintenance or replacement Medical Disorders 10
STEREO EAR MUFFS HONEYWELL SYNC STEREO EARMUFF EP100111 HONEYWELL Sync Stereo ear muffs offering high-quality sound and hearing protection in one. No volume knobs or power switches or batteries to replace, volume and power control are through ipod/mp player. (Audio device not included). HONEYWELL SYNC STEREO EARMUFFS WITH DIGITAL AM/FM EP1000 HONEYWELL Sync Stereo Ear Muffs offering high-quality digital FM sound and hearing protection in one. 10 preset stations and volume memory can be personalised for each user. Lightweight slim ear cup design for added user comfort. LCD display, Features.mm AUX input jack and connection cable. AA batteries. EPAC-01 H 9Db M 7Db EN-1 L Db EN-6 SNR 9Db EPAC- H Db M 8Db EN-1 L Db EN-6 SNR 1Db EN-8 HEADBAND EAR MUFFS LEIGHTNING L1 HEADBAND EARMUFF EP10109 EPAC-0 Leightning L1 Ear muff with robust steel headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H 1Db M 8Db L Db SNR 0Db EN-1 LEIGHTNING L HEADBAND EARMUFF EP10109 EPAC-04 Ear muff with robust steel headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H 1Db M 9Db L Db SNR 1Db EN-1 LEIGHTNING L HEADBAND EARMUFF EP101094 EPAC-0 High attenuation ear muff with robust steel headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H Db M Db L 7Db SNR 4Db EN-1 11
HEADBAND EAR MUFFS SECTION THUNDER T HEADBAND EARMUFF EP1010970 EPAC-06 Very high attenuation Ear muff with robust headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Quick click adjustment. H 7Db M 4Db L 6Db SNR 6Db EN-1 CLARITY C1 HEADBAND EARMUFF EP101114 EPAC-07 Clarity C1 Ear muff with robust comfortable headband. Headband is ventilated and reduces pressure on the head in warm environments. Muff cups have supersoft cushions. Full height adjustment. H 4Db M Db L 0Db SNR Db EN-1 M PELTOR H10A HEADBAND EARMUFF EPH10A EPAC-08 Ear muff with robust steel headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H Db M Db L 1Db SNR 7Db EN-1 M PELTOR H0A HEADBAND EARMUFF EPH0A EPAC-09 Ear muff with robust steel headband. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H 4Db M 9Db L 0Db SNR 1Db EN-1 M PELTOR H40A HEADBAND EARMUFF EPH40A EPAC-10 Very high attenuation ear muff with robust steel headband used for extreme noisehazard environments. Headband has comfortable padded foam and muff cups have supersoft cushions. Telescopic height adjustment. H 40Db M Db L Db SNR Db EN-1 1
HELMET EAR MUFFS LEIGHTNING L1H HELMET EARMUFF EP1019 EPAC-11 Helmet mounting ear muff. Slimline low weight product. Easy to use clip on system. Different adaptors to suit all brands of helmets. H 1Db M Db L 19Db SNR 8Db EN- CLARITY C1H HELMET EARMUFF EP10116 EPAC-1 Helmet mounting ear muff. Slimline H 6Db low weight product. Easy to use clip on M Db EN- system. Different adaptors to suit all L 19Db brands of helmets. SNR 6Db LEIGHTNING LH HELMET EARMUFF EP10141 EPAC-1 High attenuation helmet mounting ear muff. Slimline low weight product. Easy to use clip on system. Different adaptors to suit all brands of helmets. H 0Db M 9Db L 4Db SNR 1Db EN- M PELTOR H0PE HELMET MOUNTED EARMUFF EPH0P EPAC-14 Optime II Ear Muff has been developed for demanding noisy environments and muffles even extremely low frequencies to a maximum degree. The sealing rings are filled with a unique combination of liquid and foam. The result is an optimum seal with low contact pressure, which provides agreeable comfort even during long-term use. Suitable for use with EVO and Apex helmets. H 4Db M 8Db L 19Db SNR 0Db EN- M PELTOR H40PE HELMET MOUNTED EARMUFF EPH40PE EPAC-1 Optime III is a high performance hearing protector and has been developed for use in extremely noisy environments. The protection is based on a technology with a double casing minimising resonance in the holder casing, maximising high-frequency attenuation. Suitable for use with EVO and Apex helmets. H 40Db M Db L Db SNR 4Db EN- 1
NECKBAND EAR MUFFS LEIGHTNING L1N NECKBAND EARMUFF EP1011994 EPAC-16 Neckband ear muff which can be used while wearing faceshields, visors and helmets. Elastic headband for better positioning. H 1Db M 7Db L 1Db SNR 9Db EN-1 LEIGHTNING LN NECKBAND EARMUFF EP101199 EPAC-17 Neckband ear muff which can be used while wearing faceshields, visors and helmets. Elastic headband for better positioning. H 1Db M 9Db L Db SNR 1Db EN-1 LEIGHTNING LN NECKBAND EARMUFF EP1011996 EPAC-18 Neckband ear muff which can be used while wearing faceshields, visors and helmets. Elastic headband for better positioning. H 1Db M 1Db L 6Db SNR Db EN-1 M PELTOR H40B NECKBAND EARMUFF EPH40B EPAC-19 Very high attenuation ear muff used for extreme noise-hazard environments. Can be used while wearing faceshields, visors and helmets. Elastic headband for better positioning. H 40Db M Db L Db SNR Db EN-1 STANDARD EAR MUFFS REDBACK STANDARD HEADBAND EARMUFF EPSEM EPAC-0 The REDBACK Ear Muff is a lightweight comfortable ear defender. Not suitable for high attenuation noise environments. H 8Db M 0Db L 1Db SNR Db EN-1 14
FORESTRY PROTECTION KITS HOWARD LEIGHT FORESTRY KIT FW101791 Designed for forestry and landscape gardening work this kit offers a turnkey solution for hearing and head protection. Leightning L1H ear cups, bright orange polythene helmet, easily adjustable mesh face shield with sun peak visor, integrated neck guard protects against debris and sun/rain. EAR PROTECTOR SNR 8Db Helmet EN97 Visor EN 171 Ear Muffs EN- M G01A PELTOR FORESTRY KIT HDG01A Forestry Helmet combination provides effective protection for the head, face and hearing. G000 Helmet, H1PE hearing protects against high-revving, two-stroke engine noise, V4CK mesh visor, GRC rain protection. Low weight. EAR PROTECTOR SNR 8Db Helmet EN97 Visor EN 171 Ear Muffs EN- PW98 FORESTRY KIT HDPW98O PW98 Forestry Combi Kit. Head protection kit comes complete with visor, hearing protection, sun peak and neck guard. Class 1 optics and high tech design provide good visibility and fullface protection. The kit is completed with a reinforced visor holder, increasing the stability of the helmet. EAR PROTECTOR SNR 9Db Helmet EN97 Visor EN166 B EN171 Ear Muffs EN- 1
HYGIENE KITS HYGIENE KITS Spare Part Kit containing a pair of ear cushions and foam closing pad inserts. EP1006080 for C1 EP1011998 for L1 EP1011999 for L EP101000 for L EP1010976 for T EP100 for Sync Stereo Earmuff EP10180 for Sync AM/FM Radio Earmuff EPHY1 for Peltor Optime I EPHY for Peltor Optime II EPPHK0 for Peltor Optime III 16
EAR PLUGS 0L EAR PLUGS EP0L Yellow/White Conical shape foam ear plug. PVC free with H Db a smooth outer surface. (Box 00) M 9Db L 9Db SNR Db 04L CORDED EAR PLUGS EP04L Yellow/White Conical shape foam ear plug. PVC free with H Db a smooth outer surface. (Box 100) M 9Db L 9Db SNR Db EPAC-1 EPAC- LASER LITE 1 FOAM EAR PLUGS EPLL1 Yellow/Pink EPAC- Brightly coloured ear plug for greater workplace acceptance. Soft low pressure foam for longer wearer comfort. Winged shape for a proper fit. H 4Db M Db L 1Db SNR Db LASER LITE 0 CORDED EAR PLUGS EPLL0 Yellow/Pink EPAC-4 As the Laser Lite but with a cord for additional safety and convenience. H 4Db M Db L 1Db SNR Db REDBACK CORDED EAR PLUGS EPRCEP Blue EPAC- Conical shaped foam ear plugs. PVC free smooth outer surface. (Box 00) H 4Db M Db L 9Db SNR Db 17
REUSABLE EAR PLUGS SECTION SMARTFIT REUSABLE CORDED EAR PLUG EP10119 Orange Att. Chart EPAC-6 Reusable corded ear plug. Unique detachable cord system. Each pair supplied in storage box. Clean with warm water and allow to air dry. H Db M 7Db L Db SNR 0Db DETECTABLE EAR PLUGS LASER TRAK DETECTABLE CORDED EAR PLUG EP01167 Orange/Blue Att. Chart EPAC-7 Corded ear plug with self adjusting foam which expands to suit all users. Non-ferrous metal grommet and bright colours for easy detection. H 4Db M Db L 1Db SNR Db REDBACK REUSABLE DETECTABLE CORDED EAR PLUG EPRRDCEP Blue Att. Chart EPAC-8 Reusable corded ear plug. Detectable ring on stem and bright colours for easy detection. Clean with warm water and allow to air dry. H 0Db M 6Db L 6Db SNR 0Db SMARTFIT REUSABLE DETECTABLE CORDED EAR PLUG EP101 Blue Att. Chart EPAC-9 Reusable corded ear plug. Detectable ring on stem and bright colours for easy detection. Clean with warm water and allow to air dry. H Db M 7Db L Db SNR 0Db BANDED EAR PLUGS QBHYG SUPRA-AURAL BANDED EARPLUGS EP0180 Orange Att. Chart EPAC-0 The QBHYG Ear Protector has smooth, ergonomic ear pods fitting inside the opening of the ear canal for reliable banded protection. Patented band design prevents ear pods from touching dirty or contaminated surfaces when set down. Lightweight and portable. Designed especially for environments with intermittent noise hazards. QBHYG offers superior protection with its supra-aural fit. H 6Db M 0Db L 19Db SNR 4Db 18
BANDED EAR PLUGS QBHYG REPLACEMENT EAR PODS (BOX 0) EP01181 Orange Replacement pods for QBHYG Banded H 6Db Earplugs. Extends lifetime and performance M 0Db of QBHYG Banded Earplugs. L 19Db SNR 4Db PERCAP BANDED EARPLUGS EP1009 Orange Comfortable hearing protector with a H 7Db foldable headband and soft foam plugs that M 0Db effectively seal the ear canal. Lightweight L 18Db and easily transportable. SNR 4Db Att. Chart EPAC-0 EPAC-1 PERCAP BANDED EARPLUGS - REPLACEMENT PODS EP100980 Orange EPAC-1 Replacement pods for EP1009 protector. H 7Db M 0Db L 18Db SNR 4Db EAR PLUG DISPENSING UNITS HL400 WALL MOUNTED / FREE STANDING EAR PLUG DISPENSER EPHLD HL400 Wall mounted or free standing dispenser suitable for 400 pairs of ear plugs, transparent eye catching design to encourage wide use. Refills Code EP0LDR purchased separately. 0L EAR PLUG DISPENSER REFILL BAG EP0LDR Yellow/White Att. Chart EPAC-1 0L conical shape foam ear plug. PVC free with a smooth outer surface. Contains 00 pairs. H Db M 9Db L 9Db SNR Db 19
ATTENUATION CHARTS Frequency 6 1 0 00 1000 000 4000 8000 EPAC-01 SYNC RADIO 18.7 19.6 6. 9.8 9 7. 7. Deviation db (A). 1...7.7 1.7 16 0. 4. 8. 6.7 4..6 EPAC- SYNC 19. 1..1 8.1 1.7 4.1 8. 9. Deviation db (A).4.4.4.1.1.4.7 16. 17.8 0.7.7 8.6 1 6.1.6 EPAC-0 LEIGHTNING L1 17.9 0. 8.. 9..1 Deviation db (A).. 1.7.8 4 1.6 17.8 0.1 6.6 0 8. 6. 1.1 EPAC-04 LEIGHTNING L 0 0.1 4. 9. 4.4.4.9.6 Deviation db (A) 4. 4..6.6. 1. 16.1 1.6 6.1 1.8 9.4..4 EPAC-0 LEIGHTNING L.6 7.8.6 7.4. 8.8.8 Deviation db (A) 6.4.6...1. 17. 1.8 0.6 4.1.7. EPAC-06 THUNDER T 1..6 0.8 40. 8. 4.1 40. Deviation db (A).6. 4...4.4.6 17.9 18. 6. 1.6 8.1 4.9 9.7 6.7 EPAC-07 CLARITY C1 1.6 1.7 7.8..8 9 1 Deviation db (A) 4...7.6 8.1 1.4 1. 0.4 6 8.4 EPAC-08 PELTOR H10A 14.1 11.6 18.7 7..6 6.1.8 Deviation db (A) 4 4..6..7.4.8 10.1 7. 1.1 0.1 0.. EPAC-09 PELTOR H0A 14.8 0.. 9. 6.4 4.4 40. Deviation db (A) 1.6...1.4 4. 1 17.7 0. 7. 4 0.4 7.9 EPAC-10 PELTOR H40A 17.4 4.7 4.7 41.4 9. 47. 4.6 Deviation db (A).1.6.1 1. 4..6 1..1.7 9. 7.8 4 40 EPAC-11 LEIGHTNING L1H 14. 17.6 1.6.1.6 6.6. Deviation db (A) 4.1.8.9 4.4.4.1 4.8.9 10. 1.8 17.7 0.7 9. 9.8 1.8 1.6 0
ATTENUATION CHARTS Frequency EPAC-1 CLARITY C1H Deviation db (A) EPAC-1 LEIGHTNING LH Deviation db (A) EPAC-14 PELTOR H0PE Deviation db (A) 6 1 0 00 1000 000 4000 8000 1 4 8.9 1. 1..1 19.1.. 4..6 1.9 9. 6.6 9..7 6.6 17... 9 4.9 1.8 7.9.6.6.6.6. 4. 1.9 18.7.7 6.4 1.9 8.6.6 14.1 19.4 9.9 6..4..7.7.4.6 4.4 11.8 16.7 9. 7..6 1.. 0..6 1 9..6 6.6 EPAC-1 PELTOR H40PE 17.1 4. 4.8 40. 9.6 46.7 4.1 Deviation db (A).. 1.8 4.. 14.8 1.7.6 8. 7.8 4. 40.6 EPAC-16 LEIGHTNING L1N 18. 17.9 1.9 7.9.7.1.4.8 Deviation db (A).....8 1 14.4 18.7 4.9 9.8 9. 1.9 EPAC-17 LEIGHTNING LN 18. 18 4. 9.8.4 4.9. 4. Deviation db (A).9 1.8 4.4 4.4 14.4 1.1 1.4 8.6 0.. 0.1 EPAC-18 LEIGHTNING LN 1 1.6 7.8.1 6..4 8. 7.4 Deviation db (A)....6 4.1 17. 18.4 9.8. 8.8 4..4 EPAC-19 PELTOR H40B 17. 4. 4. 41.4 9. 47. 4 Deviation db (A)..7. 4.4 1. 1.8. 9. 7. 4 9. EPAC-0 REDBACK STANDARD HEADBAND EARMUFF 1 1 11.9 0.9 8.7 8.7 4.. Deviation db (A).7 4.1.4.6.4 4. 7.1 7.9 8.9 18.1 6. 6.1 0.8 8. EPAC-1 0L 8.4 7. 7.9 9.1 6 4. 46.4 Deviation db (A) 6.4 9 9. 9.7 7.9 4.9 4.7 8. 8.7 9.4 8.1 0 7.6 41.8 EPAC- 04L CORDED 8.4 7. 7.9 9.1 6 4. 46.4 Deviation db (A) 6.4 9 9. 9.7 7.9 4.9 4.7 8. 8.7 9.4 8.1 0 7.6 41.8 1
ATTENUATION CHARTS Frequency 6 1 0 00 1000 000 4000 8000 EPAC- LASER LITE 1.4 4.1. 7.6 4.9.7 4. 44.1 Deviation db (A) 4.7 4.1 4. 8.8 9.4 0.9. 9.9 9.6 9.9 EPAC-4 LASER LITE 0 CORDED.4 4.1. 7.6 4.9.7 4. 44.1 Deviation db (A) 4.7 4.1 4. 8.8 9.4 0.9. 9.9 9.6 9.9 EPAC- REDBACK CORDED 4. 7.9.6 7..6. 44.7 46.6 Deviation db (A).7 4.9 4.8 4..6 18.6 8.6. 1.1 1.6 41.7 4 EPAC-6 SMARTFIT REUSABLE 0.9 1.4 8.8..8.6 9. 41.9 Deviation db (A) 6. 7. 8.9 8.1 7. 4. 6 4.7 4.1 19.9 4.4 6. 1.. 6.9 EPAC-7 LASERTRAK DETECTABLE.4 4.1. 7.6 4.9.7 4. 44.1 Deviation db (A) 4.7 4.1 4. 8.8 9.4 0.9. 9.9 9.6 9.9 EPAC-8 REDBACK RE-USABLE DETECTABLE 7. 0.7 9.4 0.7 8..7 41.6 4.4 Deviation db (A) 4. 4.9 4..7.1 7. 6.7 4. 6.4 4. 6. 9.6 4.1 8.7 EPAC-9 SMARTFIT REUSABLE DETECTABLE 0.9 1.4 8.8..8.6 9. 41.9 Deviation db (A) 6. 7. 8.9 8.1 7. 4. 6 4.7 4.1 19.9 4.4 6. 1.. 6.9 EPAC-0 QB. 4.7.7 18.7. 0.8.8 Deviation db (A).4 4.4 4.8 1.8.6 4.9.8.8 17.1 0. 17.9 16.9 18.9.9 8.8 EPAC-1 PERCAP 1.4. 1. 19.6 0..7 8.8 Deviation db (A) 4.8..6.7.1 4. 4. 16.6 19 17.9 16.1 19.9 7. 1. 4.