Ear plugs
Focus on the job at hand - not the noise. The bright yellow 3M™ E-A-R™ Brand, which includes the famous Classic and UltraFit earplugs, is known for high quality and performance.
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Most earplugs are available corded and uncorded in a variety of individual packs.
Push-to-fit
Inserts easily and molds to the ear canal for extra comfort. No roll-down needed.
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- A comfortable fit that lasts
- Quick and stays clean
- Foam shapes to the ear canal
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- Firm, yet flexible fitting stem for easy insertion
- One-hand or two-hand insertion method
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- Instant protection and a great fit
- Soft, flexible grips help keep earplug tips clean even when your hands are dirty
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- Foam comfort without the Roll-Down
- Fuses soft foam with stem for easy and hygienic insertion
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- Easy fitting, with screw grip and twist-to-insert design
- Tough look of threaded metal, but feel of soft foam
Comfortable and easy, so all you need to worry about is your work.
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Foam Roll-Down
Classic, easy, and effective protection.
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- 3M's most popular earplug
- Proven size, shape and foam
- Corded and uncorded in a variety of individual packs
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- Same great protection as the Classic
- Eliminates the guesswork of whether your ear plugs are properly inserted
- If you can see the red ring the ear plug is not inserted deeply enough in the ear canal to provide optimal protection
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- Highest NRR available from a NVLAP accredited lab
- Longer for deeper insertion
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- Smaller diameter for a more comfortable fit in small- and medium-sized ear canals
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- Same great protection and smooth material as the Classic Soft
- Eliminates the guesswork of whether your ear plugs are properly inserted
- If you can see the red ring the ear plug is not inserted deeply enough in the ear canal to provide optimal protection
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- Highest NRR available
- Ultimate comfort
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- A soft, comfortable sound barrier for excellent noise reduction
- Ideal for smaller ear canals
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- Smooth foam that expands in the ear canal to help provide comfortable hearing protection
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- Patented shape to more effectively fit the ear canal
- Soft, comfortable foam
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- Smooth, dirt-resistant surface
- Tapered design fits most ear canals
Reusable
Reduce waste with durable, easy-to-use ear plugs that are premolded for your comfort.
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- Premolded, triple flange ear plugs fit comfortably in a wide range of ear sizes
- Soft polymer is washable and reusable, reducing both waste and costs
- Poly bag keeps each pair of ear plugs available or accessible for re-use
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- Multiple seals, multiple uses
- Flexible flanges conform to the ear canal for custom fit
- Stem provides for quick and clean insertion
Metal Detectable
For food processing and other industries where it is critical to keep ear plugs from contaminating products and processes. Implanted stainless steel ball bearing is encased in each earplug.
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- Slow-recovery earplug foam
- Flame-resistant and water-resistant
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- Regular size fits most ear canals
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- Soft polyurethane foam tips
- Blue stem makes fitting and removal easy and helps keep the tips clean when the wearer's hands are dirty
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- Advanced “no-roll” foam tips and paddle-style grips make getting a good fit easier than ever
- Cord is not metal detectable
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- Premolded, triple flange ear plugs fit comfortably in a wide range of ear sizes
- No need to roll ear plugs before fitting so the tips stay clean even if hands are dirty
- Soft polymer is washable and reusable, reducing both waste and costs
Resources
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What you need to know about metal detectable earplugs
From manufacturing plants that include beverage processing, food processing, food packing, or even pharmaceutical manufacturing, hearing protection is required for all employees working in hazardous noise over 85 dB (as per CSA Hearing Protection Standard Z94.2).
Banded
A comfortable, effective, lightweight alternative to ear muffs.
Please note: Banded hearing protectors can be worn in various positions or with different protection tips that may affect the NRR or CSA class.
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- Silicone tips contain a foam core for an effective seal and good noise reduction
- Ideal for intermittent hearing protection needs
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- Soft foam caps block the entrance to ear canal
- Band is worn under the chin
Dispenser
Make ear plug dispensing fast and convenient. The 3M™ E‑A‑R™ One Touch Dispenser delivers ear plugs to workers on the move. Reusable and free-standing, the base can be restocked with One Touch refills of your choice: Classic, SuperFit, E-A-Rsoft, and more. The versatile design includes tabletop or wall-mount options so that grabbing ear protection on the go is as easy as it should be.
Safety Ratings
Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) are selected based on the noise exposure at the workplace. Other important considerations are comfort, fit, ability to communicate, compatibility with other personal protective equipment and the workplace environment. The following methods can be used to select the most appropriate HPD: Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), CSA Class, Octave Band or Fit Testing.
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Noise Reduction Rating
The NRR is a single-number method that describes the overall sound level reduction across frequencies (attenuation) of an HPD in decibels (dB), based on a laboratory testing. Since the NRR is a laboratory test it is recognized that it may overestimate the protection achieved by users in their workplace settings. Therefore, 3M recommends that the NRR be derated in order to better estimate workplace protection. The NRR derating scheme can be found in CSA Z94.2-14 Hearing Protection Devices Standards, Table 2: Effective rating calculations for the NRR.
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CSA Class
The CSA Class describes the sound level reduction (attenuation) of an HPD using the letters A, B, or C, which pre-assigns the HPD according to defined attenuation ranges. The CSA Class can be found in CSA Z94.2-14 Hearing Protection Devices Standards, Table 3: Assignment of class based on the octave band attenuation values measured according to ANSI S3.19. It is important to note that the Class pertains only to level of attenuation of the HPD, not to any of its other characteristics.
