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  • Implanted stainless steel ball bearings aid in locating lost earplugs
  • Designed for food processing and other industries where it is critical to keep earplugs from contaminating products and processes
  • Paddle-style grips provide quick, clean, and consistent placement of earplugs
  • No-roll design keeps fingers, earplugs, and ears clean
Unit of Measure

Brands

 N/A 3M™ E-A-R™

Attenuation Rating (SNR)

 N/A 26 dB

Banded

 N/A No

Color Family

 N/A Multi-color

Cord Color

 N/A Blue

Corded

 N/A Yes

Cord Material

 N/A Vinyl

Cord Type

 N/A Vinyl

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Class

 N/A Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Class AL

Dielectric

 N/A No

Dispenser Available

 N/A No

Earplug Color

 N/A Yellow/Blue

Earplug Material

 N/A Foam/Thermoplastic

Earplug Shape

 N/A Round

Earplug Size

 N/A Regular, Regular

Electrically Insulated

 N/A Yes

Green Certification or Other Recognition

 N/A No

Green Environmental Attribute

 N/A No

Hearing Protection Style

 N/A Corded

Hearing Protection Type

 N/A In-Ear

Insertion Style

 N/A Push-to-Fit

Metal Detectable

 N/A Yes

Moisture Resistant

 N/A No

Pairs Per Package

 N/A 100

Product Color

 N/A Blue Yellow

Product Series

 N/A E-A-R™

Product Type

 N/A Earplugs

Recommended Applications

 N/A Assembly Blasting Cleaning Composite Finishing Demolition Electrical Facility Maintenance Final Finish Grinding Machine Operation Paint Preparation Painting Sanding Welding

Recommended Industry

 N/A Food Industry Food Safety

Reusable

 N/A Yes

Roll-Down Required

 N/A No

Shape

 N/A Push-to-Fit Foam

Sizes

 N/A One Size Fits Most

Slow-Recovery Foam

 N/A Yes

Package Type

 N/A Box

Units Per Package

 N/A 100

N/A Metal detectable earplugs with paddle-like grips for easy insertion of foam ear tips.

The 3M™ E-A-R™ Express™ Pod Plugs™ Earplugs are designed with extended paddle-style grips to help workers insert the foam ear tips into the ear without getting the ear tips dirty. Easier to use than disposable all foam earplugs; no need to touch the foam before or during insertion- just a gentle push with the paddle grips to get the foam ear tips into the ears. The unique cap shape of the soft foam ear tip compresses as it goes into the ear canal, providing comfortable noise attenuation.

The metal detectable Express earplugs have a stainless steel bead embedded in each ear tip and a metal infused cord. The metal in the ear tip and cord can be detected by metal sensing system. Designed for the food industry to be used in production areas where metal detectable equipment and products are required.

3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System testable

This product is E-A-R fit testable to help validate the level of protection the individual worker can achieve with this product.

U.S. EPA specifies the NRR as the measure of hearing protector noise reduction. However, 3M™ makes no warranties as to the suitability of the NRR for this purpose. 3M™ strongly recommends personal fit testing of hearing protectors. Research suggests that users may receive less noise reduction than indicated by the attenuation label value(s) on the packaging due to variation in fit, fitting skill, and motivation of the user. Refer to applicable regulations or guidance on how to adjust attenuation label values. It is recommended that the NRR be reduced by 50% to better estimate typical protection.

Push-to-Fit Earplugs

Simply hold 3M™ Push-to-Fit Earplugs by the stem then push them into place — there is no need to roll down the foam ear tip before inserting the foam ear tip into the ear.

The soft foam ear tip quickly adjusts to the shape of the ear canal to help create a noise-reducing seal. Since you don’t touch the foam ear tips, they are easy to keep clean, even when your hands are dirty or you are wearing gloves.

The right fit test. Right now.
3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System

The 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System assesses the amount of attenuation provided to a user of hearing protection.

Features:

  • Dual-ear testing
  • Fast, clear accurate results
  • Earmuff and earplug testing capability
  • Tests 7 frequencies on both ears simultaneously
  • Seamless software integration
  • Science-based, quantitative testing
  • Compact design
  • Compliant with ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018
3M™ E-A-R™ Express™ Pod Plugs™

The 3M™ E-A-R™ Express™ Pod Plugs™ Earplugs are designed with extended paddle-style grips to help workers insert the foam ear tips without getting the ear tips dirty.

Easier to use than disposable all foam earplugs, no need to touch the foam before or during insertion - just a gentle push with the paddle grips to get the foam ear tips into the ears.

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.

How To Use

 N/A Fitting Instructions
  1. INSERT rounded ear tip into ear canal WHILE PULLING ear outward & upward with opposite hand. ADJUST for greatest noise reduction.
  2. CHECK FIT after inserting earplug
  3. PULL earplug stem gently. Earplug should not come out of the ear easily. If it does, remove earplug & repeat fitting.
  4. LISTEN to steady loud noise with earplugs in both ears. Cover ears with tightly cupped hands. Noise should sound about the same whether or not ears are covered.
  5. WIPE earplugs with a clean cloth when dirty.
  6. REPLACE if earplugs are damaged or when they are no longer soft and pliable.
CAUTION: For greater comfort and safety, remove earplug slowly with twisting motion to gradually break the seal.