Each year, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise making occupational hearing loss one of the most common work-related illnesses. Because of this, ear defenders are a key component of the safety equipment of those workers exposed to noise and have therefore been moved from Category II to III in the new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
With years of experience in safety solutions for workers, MSA has designed the new V-Gard Helmet Mounted Hearing Protection Line. A first in this class ear protection, the new V-Gard Helmet Mounted Hearing Protection Line combines superior performance and enhanced comfort with upgrades in fit and style without compromising the quality desired by employees working in noisy environments.
From MSA’s new line of ear defenders, workers can expect an optimal signal-to-noise ratio and the highest attenuation for hard hat mounted ear defenders on the market. Additionally, the modern style incorporates functional features, like including color-coding system using green, yellow and red color-coding easily identify low, medium or high level of attenuation. That, in conjunction with the helmet mounting, increases the muffs’ visibility, making it easier for managers to monitor their use.
Having the right ear protection that provides comfort is essential. It makes workers choose to put it on and wear it for the duration of the job. Most people already use headsets and headphones in their everyday activities. That familiarity makes ear muffs a natural fit. MSA’s hearing protection line with an improved sealing ring, adapters and foam-injected ear pads ensures that fit of the muffs is optimized, providing prolonged comfort. In addition, vertical adjustment and a patented system of independent arm allows for custom fit.
MSA’s newest line of Hearing Protection is compatible with the company’s leading line of V-Gard hard hats and Thermalgard as well as with existing MSA visors and frames for seamless integration into your safety program.
For more information visit https://gb.msasafety.com/Hearing-Protection/Helmet-Mounted%2C-Passive-Ear-Muffs/V-Gard%C2%AE-Cap-Mounted-Hearing-Protection/p/0000600072W0001900
