Online hearing protector selector
07 February, 2008Howard Leight by Sperian has launched its new global website howardleight.com that offers visitors a 360° experience in hearing protection fit, selection, protection and motivation through a ‘hearing protector selector’, along with information on technology, product and best practices in hearing conservation.
Ear plug
22 January, 2008The SMF-30A SmartFit earplug utilises 'conforming material' technology that enables the plug to adapt to the contours of the wearer's ear canal for greater comfort and longer wear time. As it warms up, it takes on the shape of the surrounding ear canal.
Uvex-X Ear muffs
22 January, 2008The Uvex-X earmuffs are designed for high noise environments, providing an SLC80 rating of class 5, 37 dB.
Earplugs
21 November, 2007Moldex has remodelled its Rockets brand re-usable earplugs, which now receive a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 27. The higher NRR is the result of reformulating the materials with a new sound-dampening additive.The earplugs come with an easy-grip handle which allows for easy insertion, while the air bubble in the tip provides cushioned comfort. The following Rocket part numbers now have a NRR 27: 6400, 6404, 6405, 6415, 6420, 6480 and 6485.
Hearing protection innovations go global
06 August, 2007Australian company Sensear, developers of the award-winning electronic earmuffs and earplugs, are launching their products globally with exhibits at the A&A held in Dusseldorf, Germany this September and the National Safety Congress, held in Chicago in October.
Real-Time Noise Alert and Logging
20 July, 2007SoundEar and SoundLog offer an easy, cost-effective way to better manage the risk from noise in any environment where people can be exposed to loud noise.
Hearing Safety Academy
20 June, 2007The Hearing Safety Academy offers breakthroughs in better hearing protection strategies that guarantee to improve the performance, the correct usage and the economy of Hearing Protection in the workplace.
Construction industry targets hearing loss
21 February, 2007Key industry groups yesterday agreed to work towards reducing noise-induced hearing loss in construction.
Ear plug dispenser
25 January, 2007The refillable 3M Ear Plug Dispenser has been designed for use with 3M disposable earplugs, in place of single-use jars, bottles or disposable dispensers.
Mobile hearing rescue
25 January, 2007For the convenience of any size business with noise-exposed workers, Sound Hearing has launched mobile Hearing Rescue Units for businesses with noise-exposed workers.
Detectable, reusable earplugs
19 October, 2006The reusable SmartFit line of earplugs has been extended to include two detectable versions and one with a cotton fibre cord.
Earplug dispenser
13 June, 2006The Howard Leight LS-400 Leight Source earplug dispenser is built out of durable plastic and designed for wall mounting or tabletop use. It provides an easy and convenient way for workers to access hearing protectors. In addition, purchasing bulk dispenser refills eliminates packaging waste.
Scope Rx-1 safety glasses
15 March, 2006Prescription Safety Glasses has released the Scope Rx-1 safety glasses.
Applying customisation technology to hearing protection
07 February, 2006 by Kevin Joyce, Operations Manager, SonomaxWhy with a world full of available hearing protection do we still have millions of people losing their hearing? Noise in the workplace has been designated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the world's single largest occupational health problem
