Ear Muffs
3M offers a wide variety of ear muffs, and they all provide excellent hearing protection and comfort. Since they have foam built into their structure, most ear muffs provide great attenuation. Ear muffs are unique in that most models feature volume control, which allows them to block sound or let it in at the preference of the user. Some models can even amplify weaker sounds. These features are what make ear muffs differ from ear plugs.
Features
- Earcup button for listening mode
- Listen-through capability
- Auto-switches to full protection after 30 seconds or when button is pressed again
- Earcups with liquid and foam-filled comfort cushions for long wear and optimum seal
If you would like to order a pair, click here, or call us at 1-800-236-1975. Be sure to visit us at www.engman-taylor.com.
Ear plugs and ear muffs are both good tools to have in a workplace, but deciding which is best for you is completely up to personal preference. They each have positives, but they both come with some disadvantages as well. The following table, a comparison of ear plugs and ear muffs, might be able to help decide which is a better fit for you.
Ear plugs and ear muffs are both good tools to have in a workplace, but deciding which is best for you is completely up to personal preference. They each have positives, but they both come with some disadvantages as well. The following table, a comparison of ear plugs and ear muffs, might be able to help decide which is a better fit for you.
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Ear Plugs
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Ear Muffs
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Advantages:
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Small and easily carried
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Can be used with other personal protective
equipment
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More comfortable to wear for extended periods of
time
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More comfortable in hot/humid conditions
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Advantages:
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Less attenuation variability among users
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One size fits most
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Easily seen from a distance
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Not easily misplaced or lost
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Can be worn even if user has a minor ear infection
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Disadvantages:
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Require time to fit
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More difficult to insert and remove
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Require good hygiene practices
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Can irritate ear canal
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Easily lost or misplaced
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Difficult to see from a distance
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Disadvantages:
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Heavier, less portable
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Inconvenient to use with other personal protective
equipment
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More uncomfortable in hot/humid conditions
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Should not be worn with any sort of glasses;
glasses provide discomfort while wearing ear muffs, and ear muffs will not
provide maximum protection while glasses are worn
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