More hearing protection
September 1st 2009 To help prevent workers suffering
from workplace hearing loss 3M has a
range of hearing products specifically
aimed at the manufacturing industry.
The Control of Noise at Work
Regulations 2005 (Noise Regulations
2005), state that workers must be
provided with hearing protection on
request when noise levels reach or
exceed 80dB(A). It is compulsory
when levels reach 85dB(A).
The most efficient and effective
way of controlling noise is by
protecting workers at source by
changing processes and reducing time
spent in noisy areas. If preventative
measures have been carried out but
noise is still a problem then selecting
the right hearing protection is critical.
Over the past year, through its
acquisition of Aearo Technologies,
3M has widened its hearing
protection product range to include
leading brands E-A-R and Peltor.
Along with the addition of these
brands, 3M has retained the hearing
conservation expertise and experience
that was previously offered by Aearo. More articles from 3M UK Plc: | 
