PIP Consumables Catalogue JULY 2024 ED1 DIGITAL V3 - Flipbook - Page 104
PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR
HEARING
PROTECTION
Research and development by Pro Choice
Safety Gear has resulted in hearing
protection devices that ofer the
most efective protection available.
The types of hearing protection
available give you a choice.
EARMUFFS
Suppress unwanted noise
by completely covering the outer
ear. Our styles come with a variety
of features from adjustable headband
to hard hat attachments to suit
individual needs.
DISPOSABLE EARPLUGS
Made from PU foam and are designed
to be compressed and then inserted
into the ear canal, where they expand
and seal against noise. These are
economical, designed for single use
and are available in uncorded and
corded options.
What is a dB and Attenuation?
dB stands for Decibel, the unit of sound level and noise
exposure measurement.
Attenuation is the reduction in sound pressure level incident
upon the ear due to the application of a hearing protector
or, speciocally, the change in hearing threshold level that
results when a hearing protector is worn.
How do I know when hearing protection
is required?
Have a workplace noise assessment done. Exposure to noise
levels above 85 dB can cause permanent hearing loss and
therefore hearing protection is required.
What is the
