Hearing
Solutions
Catalog
3M.com/Hearing
Personal Safety Division
When it comes to
hearing conservation
programs, there is
no one-size-fits-all.
Understanding the hearing protection challenge requires accurate
sound detection. Delivering the right solution demands the right
protection for the job. Verifying solutions calls for a validation system.
We deliver a complete set of tools needed to detect, protect and
validate. It’s 3M™ hearing protection solutions made innovatively easy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Challenge of Hearing Protection
The Solution – Detection, Protection & Validation
3M
™
E-A-Rfit
™
Dual-Ear Validation System
Technology Support & Employee Training
Industry User Profiles
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3M™ Reusable Earplugs
E-A-R
™
UltraFit
™
E-A-R
™
UltraFit
™
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E-A-R
™
UltraFit
™
Plus
™
UltraFit
™
Silicone
E-A-R
™
Hi-Fi
Tri-Flange
™
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17
E-A-R
™
Support Materials
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3M™ Detection Solutions
Noise Indicator NI-100
Sound Detector SD-200
Sound Examiner SE-400 Series
Edge
™
Dosimeters
AC-300
DMS Software
3M™ Banded Hearing Protectors
E-A-Rflex
™
E-A-R
™
Caboflex
™
E-A-Rcaps
™
E-A-R
™
Swerve
™
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3M™ Disposable Foam Earplugs
E-A-R
™
Classic
™
E-A-R
™
Classic
™
Small
E-A-R
™
Classic
™
Plus
E-A-R
™
Classic
™
Soft
E-A-R
™
Classic
™
SuperFit
™
3M
™
Foam Earplugs
E-A-Rsoft
™
Yellow Neons
™
E-A-Rsoft
™
Yellow Neon Blasts
™
E-A-Rsoft
™
FX
™
E-A-Rsoft
™
SuperFit
™
E-A-Rsoft
™
Grippers
Tattoo
™
E-A-R
™
E-Z-Fit
™
E-A-R
™
TaperFit
™
2
Nitro
™
E-A-R
™
Metal Detectable
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3M™ Earmuffs
PELTOR
™
X1 Series
PELTOR
™
X2 Series
PELTOR
™
X3 Series
PELTOR
™
X4 Series
PELTOR
™
X5 Series
PELTOR
™
Optime
™
105
PELTOR
™
Optime
™
101
PELTOR
™
Optime
™
98
PELTOR
™
Optime
™
95
PELTOR
™
H31 Hi-Viz
PELTOR
™
Push-to-listen
PELTOR
™
H505B Welding
E-A-R
™
Earmuff Model 3000
E-A-R
™
Earmuff Model 2000H
E-A-R
™
Earmuff Model 1000
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3M™ Communication Headsets
PELTOR
™
TEP-100 Earplugs
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PELTOR
™
E-A-R buds
™
Headphones
PELTOR
™
WorkTunes
™
Pro AM/FM Radio Headset
PELTOR
™
Tactical 6-S/SoundTrap Headsets
PELTOR
™
ProTac
™
III Headset
PELTOR
™
ProTac
™
Hunter & ProTac
™
Shooter Headsets
PELTOR
™
TacticalPRO
™
Headset
PELTOR
™
Tactical Sport
™
Headset
PELTOR
™
WS
™
100 Headset
PELTOR
™
WS
™
Tactical Sport
™
Headset
3M™ Dispensers
E-A-R One Touch Pro Earplug Dispenser
and Refill Bottles
Rapid Release Dispensing Box
™
™
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30
E-A-R Vending Packs
™
3M™ Push-to-Fit Earplugs
E-A-R
™
Express
™
Pod Plugs
™
E-A-R
™
Push-Ins
™
Pistonz
™
Skull Screws
™
No-Touch
™
Foam
E-A-R
™
Push-Ins
™
with Grip Rings
E-A-R
™
Push-Ins
™
SofTouch
™
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3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System
E-A-Rfit
™
Test Earplugs
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Introduction
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The challenge of
hearing protection.
Millions of workers are exposed to hearing hazards every
year, and even though OSHA regulations and NIOSH
recommendations in the U.S. require protection, occupational
hearing loss is still the number one reported worker illness
in manufacturing.
You can advance your hearing conservation program with
a customized and comprehensive approach to the hearing
protection challenge. Implementing a solution that really makes
a difference begins with an understanding of the hazards, the
regulations, and the factors that impact protection.
Real World Concerns of Hearing Protection
Variable Noise Levels:
Every environment is different, and workers can face a wide range of sound levels throughout the day
and in different areas at the same facility.
The Human Factor:
Each person is physically unique. The key to achieving optimal protection is selecting devices capable of
providing a good fit without sacrificing comfort.
Employee Communication:
Many employees need to be able to communicate easily with co-workers and listen for workplace
warning sounds, while being protected from potentially hazardous noise levels.
What Types of Sounds Require Hearing Protection?
At home and work, it’s important to understand which sounds may cause hearing loss and require hearing protection:
Home Scale Decibels
(dBA)*
160
12-Gauge Shotgun
165 dB Peak
Work Scale Decibels
(dBA)*
150
140
Jet Takeoff
140
The Facts
37 Million Americans Experience Hearing
Loss:
According to the National Institutes
of Health, 37.5 million (15%) Americans age
18 and older report some degree of hearing
loss, and it is estimated that 26 million
Americans between the ages of 20 and 69
have a hearing loss due to noise exposure.
The #1 Reported Manufacturing Health
Issue:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
has reported that for people working in
the Manufacturing Sector, occupational
hearing loss is the most commonly recorded
occupational health issue. Since 2004,
nearly 258,500 workers have suffered
significant, permanent hearing loss.
The Hazards
Workplace Noise:
The National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) estimates that almost 22 million American workers
each year are exposed to occupational noises that pose a hazard to
their hearing.
Basketball Game Crowd Noise
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90
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60
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40
30
20
10
Electrical Transformer
45
City Traffic
78
Tractor / Hand Drill
Belt Sander
97
93
Pneumatic Riveter
124
Chainsaw
Rock Concert
Motorcycle
Lawn Mower
Vacuum Cleaner
Mid-Sized Auto Interior
Conversation
Floor Fan
Refrigerator Hum
Rustling Leaves
Watch Ticking
110
105
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
Hammer Drill
114
The Regulations
OSHA Limits:
OSHA’s permissible exposure limit is 90 decibels (dBA)
– time-weighted average (TWA) over eight hours – for workers with no
previous work-related hearing loss.
OSHA Requirements:
According to OSHA, workers exposed above 90
dB(A) 8 hour time weighted average must wear hearing protection.
Employers who have workers in areas with 8 hour TWA noise exposures
of 85 dBA and higher must provide an OSHA Hearing Conservation
Program that includes:
Air Conditioning Unit
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1. Noise Monitoring
Repeated exposure to loud
sounds, greater than 85
dBA, can cause permanent
hearing loss and tinnitus.
Other health effects related
to noise can include stress,
anxiety, hypertension, sleep
disturbance and fatigue.
2. Engineering and Administrative Controls
3. Annual Hearing Testing
4. Providing Hearing Protectors
5. Annual Training
6. Record Keeping
7. Evaluate program for effectiveness
Measure, Control, Protect, Check, Train, Record, Evaluate.
* Information from 3M™ Noise Navigator™ Sound Level Database
www.3M.com/hearing and National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/
noisemeter.html
Introduction
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The Solution
3M™ Detection, Protection and Validation
3M™ delivers easy and comprehensive tools to help employers solve complex hearing protection challenges.
3M’s broad range of hearing
protection devices in a
variety of styles and materials
helps you solve many of the
challenges facing workers in
various environments.
Accurate Noise Detection.
The first step in solving the hearing protection
challenge is to measure the noise levels facing your
workers. 3M™ Detection Solutions make it easy
to measure noise hazards, so you can select the
appropriate hearing protection for the application. Our
detection instruments deliver accurate and reliable
measurements, and 3M™ Detection Management
Software makes it easy to report and share data.
Complying with regulations, selecting appropriate
hearing protection and analyzing noise control
options are all easier with 3M™ Detection Solutions
for exposure assessment, noise analysis and
employee engagement. 3M’s accurate, reliable,
and flexible instrumentation coupled with powerful
software is the innovative solution for your noise
measurement challenge.
3M delivers an unmatched variety of innovative
hearing protectors, enabling employers to select
the right solution for the job. A variety of sizes
and materials are available, helping your team
determine the right fit for each person, and the right
protection for the application. Our innovative products
are designed for comfortable, extended wear, and
can help your team comply with your hearing
protection program.
Fit Test Validation.
You have offered hearing protection to your workers.
Now, how do you gain confidence each one is
receiving the hearing protection intended? The 3M™
E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System makes it easier
to validate, train and motivate workers and to assess
and manage the long-term performance of your
hearing conservation program.
The E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear validation system utilizes
F-MIRE technology to measure and obtain an
objective, quantitative level of employee hearing
protection in less than 5 seconds per ear. Workers
receive their own personal attenuation rating (PAR)
and learn how correctly using their hearing protection
can increase their level of protection. Integrating
hearing protector fit testing into your hearing
conversation program benefits everyone from new
hires to high-risk workers.
Effective Hearing Protection.
Once you have completed the first step, detecting
and monitoring employee noise exposures, it is critical
to select hearing protectors that your employees
are motivated to wear. 3M has a broad selection of
hearing protectors for a wide range of environments.
Trouble fitting your earplugs? Need to communicate in
noise? Dirty hands? Hot, humid conditions? These are
just a few of the many challenges that 3M’s innovative
products can help you solve. 3M global hearing team
is available for consultation on your specific hearing
protection challenge.
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