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This collection covers disposable and reusable earplugs plus passive and electronic earmuffs for workers exposed to workplace noise. It ranges from single-use corded and uncorded earplugs through to Class 5 rated earmuffs and a Bluetooth-enabled earmuff for staying protected while staying connected, along with bulk dispenser refills for high-traffic sites.

What's included:

• Disposable and reusable earplugs: Pro-Bullet PU earplugs (corded and uncorded), Powersoft Mega T-fit dispenser earplugs, and Proband headband earplugs in Class 2 and Class 4 ratings.
• Passive earmuffs: Classic, Viper, Cobra (Class 5), Adder (Class 5), Python (Class 5) and VeriShield VS120 earmuffs.
• Electronic earmuffs: Elevate E-Zed Bluetooth earmuff for hands-free audio while maintaining hearing protection.
• Dispensers and bulk refills: Probell and Probullet refill bags for earplug dispensers, suited to high-use entry points.

Use cases:

• Tradies and site workers: exposed to high-noise machinery needing Class 4 or Class 5 rated earplugs or earmuffs.
• Workplaces with dispenser stations: at site entries needing bulk earplug refill bags to keep dispensers stocked.
• Workers needing hands-free communication: while still protected, using the Bluetooth-enabled Elevate E-Zed earmuff.

FAQs

What do the earmuff and earplug "Class" ratings mean?
In Australia, hearing protectors are rated under AS/NZS 1270 with Class ratings from 1 to 5 based on their SLC80 noise reduction figure — Class 5 provides the highest level of attenuation.

Should I choose corded or uncorded earplugs?
Corded earplugs (like the Pro-Bullet PU Corded range) reduce the chance of losing plugs between uses, while uncorded plugs are convenient for single-shift disposable use.

Can Bluetooth earmuffs be used instead of standard passive protection?
The Elevate E-Zed Bluetooth Earmuff still provides passive noise attenuation while allowing audio connectivity, but check the rated attenuation level suits your noise exposure before relying on it as your sole protection.

How often should disposable earplugs be replaced?
Disposable foam and PU earplugs are single-use and should be discarded after each use; headband earplugs and earmuffs should be inspected regularly and replaced when the seal or cushions degrade.