Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection

Excessive noise exposure is a risk in many industries, such as construction, demolition, mining and quarrying - or even working at a music festival. Our range of hearing protection helps to guard against hearing damage or loss, with a range of styles available from ear defenders to ear plugs. Don't risk your hearing - shop now and get next-day delivery on items in stock!

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  • About Hearing Protection

    If you work in the construction industry, you will need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure you do not damage your hearing. Unfortunately, the risk of hearing damage due to excessive noise exposure is not just limited to those in the construction industry.

    Many manufacturing, maintenance, and transportation roles can expose workers to prolonged periods of excessive sound, from mining and quarrying to airport and marine roles - and even working at noisy sporting or music events.

    For those working in these environments, our range of hearing protectors can help you take care of everyone’s hearing. This reduces the possibility of irreversible damage and the likelihood of needing hearing aids in the future.  

    We stock a wide array of hearing protection devices for over-ear or in-ear use, so you can choose according to requirements and preferences. The collection includes various ear defenders (both passive and those with active listening and built-in comms) as well as disposable and reusable ear plugs and a range of accessories. 

    You can learn more about hearing protection in this blog article.

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    What level of noise requires hearing protection?

    Due to the nature of hearing damage, you can’t simply mandate hearing protection for any environment louder than a specific number of decibels. Hearing damage can be cumulative, and even a relatively quiet environment can damage your hearing if you’re exposed to it over a long period of time.

    Similarly, a quiet environment with the possibility of a sudden and abrupt loud noise like an explosion or steel sheeting being stamped would require hearing protection. The HSE website has excellent resources for calculating noise exposure.

    What SNR rating do I need?

    SNR (Single Number Rating) measures the effectiveness of hearing protection in decibels (dB) across all frequencies. The aim of wearing hearing protection is to reduce the noise levels you’re exposed to down to at least 85dB.

    However, it is possible to over-protect - if your hearing protection reduces noise levels to below 70dB, the wearer won’t hear hazards such as reversing beepers. Find information about calculating the appropriate SNR rating on the HSE website.

    Bulk discounts on hearing protection

    Kitting everyone out with appropriate hearing protection can be costly, but you can make great savings with our bulk discounts. You'll also get the benefits of our highly efficient service. Check out our full range of hearing protection equipment to see what else we can help you with. 

    Next-day delivery available

    Don’t wait around for your hearing protection to be delivered. You can get it the next working day, as long as the item is in stock and you place the order before 2pm. Same-day delivery is available for urgent orders - give us a ring to learn more, and ask our friendly sales team for assistance with any order.

    In stock and & ready to go

    We keep a wide selection of hearing protection equipment on our shelves at Start Safety, ready to ship to you. Our reliable stock levels mean it’s easy to find what you’re looking for, and you’ll get the products equally quickly. Don’t forget about our next-day delivery service! 

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