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Hearing Protection Styles:
Disposable Earplugs
Are made of formable material and are designed to be inserted into a person’s ear canal, where they expand
Reusable Earplugs
Usually are premolded and made from silicone, plastic or rubber and are available
in several
different sizes.
and conform to the shape of each individual’s
ear canal.
Ear Caps
Seal the opening to the ear without entering the ear canal. Similar to band-type hearing protectors, they usually come
on a band that
can be placed
around the neck
when the caps
are not in use
for convenience
in work areas
with varying noise levels.
Earmuffs
Suppress unwanted noise by completely covering the outer ear.
Communication Headsets
Combine the entertainment benefit
of a digital AM/FM
radio with advanced sound amplification technology for improved situational awareness.
Active Noise Canceling Headsets
Use an electronic system to cancel unwanted background noise while at the same time enhancing the quality of audio delivered through
the headset.
♦ Non-stock item. Minimum quantity may apply.
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Hearing Protection