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Ear defenders offer exceptional protection for your hearing. They are available in a range of SNR ratings, allowing you to pick the perfect suppression level for your role. With both helmet mount and headband defenders available, we have you covered. These simple bits of kit cup over the entire ear, preventing dangerous sound levels from causing short- or long-term damage such as hearing loss or tinnitus. Shop the range today, with next-day delivery on in-stock products.
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Our range of hearing protection devices would not be complete without including Ear Defenders. These over-ear protectors protect your hearing from the damaging effects of working in a noisy environment.
Our range includes several models with different levels of protection, allowing you to wear the appropriate level of protection for the job at hand. Choose between helmet-mounted variants and standalone ear protectors, ensuring you do not interfere with the fit of other PPE items.
We supply only quality ear protection products, of which our over-ear hearing protectors are a vital part. If you are looking for in-ear protectors such as the soft foam type that plug the ear canal, you can find those in our ear plugs category.
You generally wear ear defenders in applications with loud tools or machinery operating in the local vicinity. Below are just a few typical applications where proper noise reduction earmuffs are essential.
When working in plant rooms where pumps, fans and blowers are working at full capacity, noise defenders are often needed to bring the sound level down to a safe point.
Builders and demolition workers often work with hammering or cutting equipment, producing noise levels far above a safe exposure limit.
Server rooms can be noisy places with hundreds of fans working hard to keep electrical equipment racks cool. You should wear hearing protection if you spend a long time in these environments.
Loud 2-stroke motors often power chainsaws and strimmers. To prevent hearing damage, ear defenders should be worn whenever operating this equipment.
Ear defenders work by covering the whole of the ear in an ear cup. The cup includes acoustic foam sound insulation that reduces the amount of sound that makes its way through to the ear drum.
For ear defenders to work correctly, the ear pads must make a tight seal against the head. With this in mind, it is also important to note that long hair, woolly hats and even safety glasses can impact the noise cancelling abilities of the hearing protection.
The quick answer is the ones that are best suited to your role. A better question is, “What are the best ear defenders for me?”
Several factors make one type of hearing protection better for an application than another. Stating that one ear defender is better than another for a whole industry is impossible, as it depends on the individual task that a worker faces daily. The below considerations will help you find the best ear defenders for your needs.
All our ear defenders come with an SNR rating; the SNR is the value that the protection will reduce the dB you work in.
For example, Wearing A pair of defenders with an SNR of 32 in a 110dB environment would bring the level you are exposed to down to 78dB.
The critical thing to note here is that bigger is not always better. You want to reduce the sound level to below 85dB without going below 75dB. Below 75dB, you will not be able to hear hazards around you, making you vulnerable to accidents caused by not being aware of your surroundings.
Give our trained sales team a call on +44 (0)1905 794875, they will help you in choosing a suitable system for your needs and will also be happy to discuss discounts for bulk quantity requirements and special delivery need.
We have the full range shown above in stock on the shelf ready to ship out next day, we offer special delivery services and can even arrange same day delivery on many products.
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