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25 Jul 2016

Earplugs – The true cost of disposables…

The Truth about Disposable Earplugs….

Disposable earplugs are used widely across noisy work areas and are seen as a cheap solution, but are they really?

Disposable earplugs may cost a small amount and may seem like a cost saving solution in the short term, but in the long term there can be huge costs associated with them.

The PPE budgetary cost of disposable earplugs….

Disposables cannot be worn all day; people tend to wear 3-6 sets a day! This over a year is 720-1440 pairs for a full time employee (excluding holiday 4 weeks).

The health costs of disposable earplugs…..

Health risks to employees could be costly as the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) estimates that around 40% of people who use disposables aren’t fitting them correctly. This 40% do not have the full protection they require and it could be putting them at risk of NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss, or Industrial Deafness).

The potential claims costs of disposable earplugs….

Claims as regards NIHL are on the rise, over the last 5 years the notification of NIHL claims has increased by more than 300% according to the Insurance Times. We visualise it growing rapidly and if employers want to fully protect themselves from these claims, then appropriate hearing protection should be high on the agenda.

Personally moulded hearing protection such as ProtectHear® earplugs protects the user fully. They have a lifespan of 5 years, making them eco-friendly by reducing landfill. The initial cost outlay may be higher than disposables but the saving over a five year period is staggering. We can show you a payback period within 12-18 months on average, after the money has being saved.

Our cost saving calculator is a great tool to find out how much you can save with ProtectHear® in comparison to disposables. Find it here and let the numbers do the talking.

10 May 2016

Custom Made Ear Plugs Presented at The SHE Show South

Hearing Protection at the SHE Show 2016

ProtectHear® are pleased to be attending the first SHE Show of the year, presented by Washington Dowling and kicking off in Milton Keynes. This show is the first of three and it is located at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The show offers education for delegates, as well as giving Health and Safety representatives the opportunity to showcase useful and preventative products and services to the sector.

We have been exhibiting at the SHE Show now for many years and it has proved to be successful year after year as NIHL and hearing conservation awareness increases. We are proud suppliers to many large companies such as Network Rail, Ball Packaging, Weetabix etc and our ‘Try Before you Buy’ and cost saving calculator tools also prove popular.

The Show is on Tuesday 17th May, come visit our stand to find out more about our products/services and how we can help you conserve hearing and fight the battle against Noise Induced Hearing Loss.

Use #SHEShowSouth to get involved and follow @TheSHEShow1

04 Apr 2016

ProtectHear® Pro-M Winner

Congratulations to Alex Wilson from Rolls Royce, who has won our free pair of Pro-M plugs in the draw following The Health and Safety Event 2016. He has won a pair of in ear monitors, allowing him to listen to his music with enhanced base and volume in comparison to a standard set of ear phones.

Thank you to all those who entered, try again next time for your chance of winning!

04 Mar 2016

ProtectHear® Attend The Health and Safety Event 2016

Complimentary Tickets for those in Health and Safety

ProtectHear® will be showcasing its products for a second year at the Health and Safety Event in Birmingham, at the NEC on 22nd-24th March 2016. The show last year proved to be a great success, with many exhibitors and visitors alike. Grab yourself a free ticket here.

Attracting a variety of job roles from Engineers to Managing Directors, the event boasts presentations and talks being given continuously through the day, from a range of industries from construction to public sector. The event is organised by Western Business Exhibitions Limited, who do a great job to make it outstanding every year.

ProtectHear® will be exhibiting on Stand K32 and the event we hope you can come and see us on the 22nd-24th March. We provide a quality product, custom moulded earplugs, in addition to SpeakHear® communication systems, plus a support services with leading edge toolbox talks, so that you can educate your employees on the importance of hearing preservation.

Get involved with the event on Twitter by following @HandS_Events and use #HSENEC.

And don’t forget your ticket!

Check out our cost savings calculator and our FAQ’s.

29 Jan 2016

Custom Moulded Earplugs – Stamp out Claims of NIHL

What is NIHL and how can custom moulded earplugs help?

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is also known as industrial deafness. This can be caused by being exposed to an excessive amount of noise, resulting in cases of NIHL. Hearing damage from NIHL is irreversible, so it is important that everyone is educated about their hearing and are aware of the impact it can have. Many production/engineering firms commonly have noise issues.

When is it time to take action?

If employees are exposed to 80 db in the workplace this is a lower exposure level and is optional to have hearing protection put in place. At 85 dB and over mandatory hearing protection must be implemented, to protect employees hearing health and also employers from present and future claims of NIHL. Adequate hearing protection must be put in place or the noise must be lowered at source of machines or process.

How can ProtectHear® Help?

There are a few types of hearing protection that could be considered such as disposables, ear defenders and custom moulded earplugs. At ProtectHear® we don’t just offer a product, we offer our service and most importantly proper education. We are committed to making sure all our customers are happy with both the product and their knowledge on hearing preservation. The design of our custom moulded earplugs allows noise to pass at an attenuated level, blocking out all the harmful noise, yet still allowing conversation and warnings to be heard.

Our health links provide additional information.

See our Try Before you Buy.

05 Jan 2016

HSE Hearing Conference – Listen UP

The HSE Listen UP is a conference that is being held in Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport on the 2nd March 2016. It will discuss the importance of hearing and why it shouldn’t be taken for granted. Once your hearing is damaged it is irreversible and hearing loss is a continuous growing problem within the workplace.

This is the first conference that the HSE have done to spread the word about hearing damage and educate audiences. A number of people in different areas of health and safety will be attending the conference such as educators, employers, health and safety professionals etc. There will be various talks being made by industry experts and new ways to counter problems.

The HSE are continuing to put in the effort to reduce claims of Noise Induced Hearing Loss and encouraging employers to take a step in the right direction to counter this ever lasting issue.

It is great to see so many people on board to try and make a change for the better; promoting hearing protection and conservation in workplaces and educate the whole sector.

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