ANCA Industrial Supplies - Product Guide

62 ABRASIVES SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SINGLE SIDED TAPES PACKAGING ADHESIVES DOUBLE COATED TAPES Hearing Protection Hearing Protection As the number of Construction, Manufacturing and other Industrial companies are on the increase, so are the number of people exposed to harmful levels of noise in the workplace. Over 29% of all workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise during at least a quarter of their working day, and 11% are exposed at all times. Due to the nature of noise being unseen it can be easily ignored but the results can be devastating, causing everlasting deafness either partial or total. Here is a selection guide to assist you in selecting the appropriate category of hearing protection: Disposable Earplugs and Dispensers An inexpensive and convenient option for protecting your work force against low risk noise levels usually made from self adjusting foam providing a comfortable form of protection. Available in various pack sizes, corded or uncorded, detectable and non detectable and in conjunction with dispensers these are probably the most popular form of hearing protection available. Reusable Earplugs: Reusable earplugs last for weeks, reduce waste and can save money in the correct environment where workers can retain and store earplugs for reuse. Simply wash in warm water to clean between uses. These plugs are available in various designs. Ear Defenders: When you need to block higher volumes of noise we offer a range of ear defenders from the maximum noise reduction available in an earmuff to the more economical designs. The right hearing protection should block out the harmful noise whilst allowing workers to communicate. Helmet Mounted Ear Defenders: Helmet mounted ear defenders are available in the same ranges as the standard ear defenders but can be attached to compatible safety helmets. Electronic and Radio Ear Defenders: Electronic ear defenders improve audibility of vital communication and emergency sounds but still protect hearing in noisy environments. Radio ear muffs are available equipped with integral radio and long life battery. Banded Earplugs: Banded earplugs are convenient when walking in and out of noisy environments. After use they can be worn around the neck until the next time they are needed. Available with replaceable pods.