Safety Ear Plugs
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For information on Hearing Protection see below
3M Disposable
Safety Ear Plugs
Economical safety foam ear plugs with a smooth surface. Uncorded. SNR31 dB.£24.68 (box of 200 pairs)
UVEX X-Cap
Safety Ear Plugs
Practical & comfortable safety ear plugs. Very light. Banded. SNR 24dB.£28.50 (box of 10 pairs)
UVEX Com-4 Fit
Safety Ear Plugs
Corded or uncorded safety foam ear plugs suitable for smaller ear canals. SNR 33dB.From £28.90
EAR Classic
Safety Ear Plugs
World renowned best selling safety ear plugs. Corded or uncorded. SNR 28dB.From £44.10
EAR UltraFit
Safety Ear Plugs
Pre-moulded safety ear plugs for good sealing. Reusable. Corded. SNR 32dB.£57.50 (box of 50 pairs)
EAR Safety
Ear Plug Range
For our complete range of EAR Safety Ear Plugs please click here.From £0.15 per pair!
Howard Leight Max Safety Ear Plugs
Pre-shaped safety foam ear plugs feature a smooth soil resistant outer skin. SNR37db.From £30.70
Laser Lite
Safety Ear Plugs
Comfortable & suitable for long term usage. Corded or Uncorded. SNR 35db.From £28.60
The ear is a very delicate part of the body and some damage that noise can cause is often irreversible. As hearing loss is cumulative over a period of years, many individuals will not realise that their hearing is being affected.
The European Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC came into force in 2006. In simple terms, this directive requires that noise has to be eliminated and that if this is not possible hearing protection should be available at 80dB and must be worn at 85dB.
When selecting hearing protection it is essential to be aware of national laws, regulations, customs and practises. The following points should be considered: Required Sound Attenuation, Certification Mark, Wearer Comfort and Compatibility.
When selecting Ear protection, the wearer should note that, unlike in many forms of PPE, it is possible to have too much protection! The wearer still needs to be able to hear warning sirens and approaching vehicles etc.
The European Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC came into force in 2006. In simple terms, this directive requires that noise has to be eliminated and that if this is not possible hearing protection should be available at 80dB and must be worn at 85dB.
When selecting hearing protection it is essential to be aware of national laws, regulations, customs and practises. The following points should be considered: Required Sound Attenuation, Certification Mark, Wearer Comfort and Compatibility.
When selecting Ear protection, the wearer should note that, unlike in many forms of PPE, it is possible to have too much protection! The wearer still needs to be able to hear warning sirens and approaching vehicles etc.
Noise at Work Regulations
Provision |
Regulation |
| Reduce Risk | Eliminated at source or reduced to a minimum |
|
Assess and where necessary measure |
Where are, or are likely to be, exposed to risk |
| Assessment period | 8 hours or one week |
| Provide information and training to workers and reps |
80dB(A) and 112 Pa |
| Workers rights to hearing checks / audiometric testing |
85dB(A) by or under the responsibility of a doctor. To be available at 80dB(A) and 112 Pa where risk indicated |
| Health surveillance | Provisions to ensure appropriate health surveillance where risk indicated |
| Make hearing protection available | 80dB(A) and 112 Pa |
| Hearing protection to be worn | 85dB(A) and 140 Pa selected to eliminate risk or reduce to a minimum |
| Limit on exposure | 87dB(A) and 200 Pa at the ear |
| Programme of control measures | 85dB(A) and 140 Pa |
| Delimit areas, put up signs and contorl access |
85dB(A) and 140 Pa where technically feasible and the risk of exposure so justifies |
| Workers reps to receive information | Refers back to Directive 89/391/EEC |
| Derogations | From hearing protection where health and safety risk |
