dB dB dB 102 dB 105 dB 106 dB 103 dB 109 dB 110 dB 112 dB 112 dB 110 dB 112 dB 115 dB 116 dB 114 dB 109 dB 115 dB 107 dB Hearing Protection Different situations, different ears Hearing protection for every situation There are many types of uvex hearing protection which are suitable for different situations and if you work in or are passing through high noise level areas you need the right level of protection. It is important to strike the right balance between the need to adequately protect your hearing from dangerous noise while not compromising your ability to hear and communicate. The below chart gives you an overview of which uvex hearing protection may be suitable based on the noise level. The right hearing protection can make even the loudest noises more comfortable. Anyone can get used to wearing hearing protection; you just need to choose the right type of protection for you. • wearing time • noise levels • choose earplugs according to the size of your ear canal • earmuffs are not recommended for hot workplaces • fitting accuracy (glasses wearers) • for earmuff wearers, the weight should be taken into consideration • handling (dirty hands, gloves, disabilities) • compatibility with other PPE (helmet, glasses, respiratory protection) Look out for the different sizes The cross-section of an ear canal is oval shaped from 80 dB (RAL) 87
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