You may be interested to hear this
29 November, 2013A better hearing test has been invented in Melbourne, using words not beeps.
Businesses urged to manage workplace noise
06 May, 2013With hazardous noise a major cause of hearing loss in NSW workplaces, WorkCover NSW is reminding NSW business of the importance of managing hazardous noise in the workplace.
3M E-A-R Swerve high-attenuation banded earplugs
24 April, 2013The E-A-R Swerve high-attenuation banded earplugs feature a contoured design that floats around the neck, limiting contact with collars and helmets/hats, and the durable lightweight band rebounds well for frequent on and off wearing.
Noise protection - functional and looking good
22 January, 2013As the importance of noise abatement grows so does the demand for better acoustic building components. Scientists are developing new solutions: aesthetically good-looking and flexibly applicable micro-perforated sound absorbers.
Sonomax Self-Fit custom hearing protection range
21 November, 2012Sonomax Self-Fit custom hearing protection range is a self-fitting system.
Howard Leight Sync AM/FM radio earmuffs
14 November, 2012The Howard Leight Sync AM/FM radio earmuffs incorporate passive hearing protection, digital tuning technologies, improved sound quality and design.
Scientists study how noise bursts affect concentration
25 October, 2012Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have studied how mid-level noise bursts lasting less than a second affect the concentration of arithmetic-solving on test subjects. The researchers noticed a slight general trend towards lower performance when louder noises were played and also identified sound level ranges that caused participants to report significant levels of annoyance.
3M E-A-R One-Touch dispenser
23 October, 2012The 3M E-A-R One-Touch dispenser provides a convenient way to store and dispense earplugs in the workplace. The dispenser is designed to hold a variety of E-A-R plugs.
Advances in fit test technology for hearing protectors
27 September, 2012 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety DivisionIt has been shown that hearing protectors can provide a suitable level of protection to workers exposed to noise. However, to get appropriate performance from these devices, there are several elements that need to be addressed.
Howard Light Quietdose personal dosimeter
27 September, 2012The Quietdose personal dosimeter, from Howard Leight by Honeywell, is suitable for any workplace hearing conservation program.
3M Peltor SportTac electronic earmuffs
25 September, 2012Electronic earmuffs for shooting and hunting are part of 3M’s Peltor range. Designed for hunting and sports shooting, Peltor SportTac earmuffs offer a smooth, level-dependent function that eliminates abrupt sound cutoff.
3M Peltor H9A-02 Food Industry Earmuff
11 September, 2012The hygienic 3M Peltor H9A-02 Food Industry Earmuff can be used for workers in the food industry who often move between areas with considerable temperature differences. It provides attenuation and comfort, along with features for noisy food processing environments (SLC80 26 DB Class 5).
Howard Leight VeriPRO aural testing system
10 September, 2012With noise-induced hearing loss a serious issue for many workers, Howard Leight by Honeywell has introduced the VeriPRO system, a way to assess and monitor workers’ aural health.
3M Peltor H505B Welding Helmet Earmuff
04 September, 2012The 3M Peltor H505B Welding Helmet Earmuff is designed to be used with welding helmets, in particular the company’s Speedglas 9100. The earmuffs provide moderate level attenuation that meets the needs of most welding industry applications.
3M E-A-Rsoft Neon Blast earplugs
21 August, 20123M has added the E-A-Rsoft Neon Blast earplugs to its E-A-R brand range.
