Hearing protection Size and fit Everyone’s ear canal is unique — much like a fingerprint. Which is why it’s all the more important that you choose adequate and suitable hearing protection that is the correct size to achieve a good fit. uvex offers a complete range of hearing protection to ensure all wearers are able to achieve a fit that’s right for them. Choosing the wrong size can severely reduce the protection value, exposing wearers to harmful noise, and makes the ear plugs uncomfortable to wear. Only way to find out is to meassure your personal a ttenuation (PAR) with a fit test system, we introduce uvex xact-fit test. This will secure you choose the right protection based on your need. It is best to try different sizes to find the one that gives you the best protection and fit. With the uvex com4-fit and uvex x-fit, we offer something for the majority of ear canal shapes. How uvex xact-fit works The uvex xact-fit System was created with the user’s experience in mind – as the most portable and easy-to-use system on the market. Using the Real Ear Attenuation at Threshold (REAT), users undergo a series of tests where they must determine their Hearing Threshold score, both with and without hearing protection. This is the lowest volume at which a sound can be detected, and it is different for every person. The difference between the two scores determines their Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR), which represents the amount of protection they are receiving based on how they fit their earplug. uvex xact-fit delivers one of the most robust and efficient fit-testing systems on the market – helping you understand exactly how much protection you’re receiving from your Hearing Protection Device, regardless of brand or model. This innovative portable kit comes with Bluetooth headphones and tablet for a cordless, quick set-up that can be used anywhere, complete with a carrying case. Pre-installed software and cloud storage on the tablet allow for automatic upload of information and results, easy access to files on multiple devices, and increased security. Fit-testing workers for proper hearing protection has never been so easy. uvex xact-fit test Hearing Protection Fit-Testing System Just wearing earplugs is not a guarantee for proper hearing protection. Without measure we don’t know. xact-fit test measure the Personal Attenuation Rating for any user, with unmodified earplugs. 84
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