3M E.A.R Classic Series Yellow Disposable Uncorded Ear Plugs, 31dB Rated, 5 Pairs

From 3M, these E-A-R Classic disposable earplugs are a fast and effective solution to hearing protection in the workplace. They are made from a slow expanding foam, which helps with providing a low pressure seal inside the ear canal creating a comfortable and secure fit. The high visiblity bright neon colour allows the user to locate them when working or when someone is using earplugs, and may have advantages in food preparation areas where quality control is essential.

Economic and easy to use, these disposable earplugs are offer excellent noise reduction even in heavy-duty noise environments.

• Comfortable fit
• Bright colour
• Economic and effective

Earplugs are essential PPE wherever consistent loud noise is an issue in the workplace. Many work environments can lead to long term noise-induced hearing damage and even hearing loss, and appropriate ear protection is the safest way to guard against this. As such, health and safety requirements often advise earplugs or ear defenders for the following applications;

• Automotive
• Metal
• Aircraft
• Woodworking
• Printing
• Construction
• Textile
• Manufacturing
• Theatre and music venues

Do earplugs come in different sizes?

There is no standard size for earplugs and most are one size fits all. However, some manufacturers have small, medium and large.

Can these earplugs be washed and/or reused?

These soft foam earplugs are not able to be washed and reused and should be discarded after use. Over long periods of use, it may be advisable to change the earplugs for clean ones more than once.

AS/NZS 1270:2002; EN352-2:2002

The 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic™ Earplugs have a proven pre-moulded shape that is designed to fit most ear canals and offer substantial ear protection. The soft, slow recovery polymer foam warms to body temperature and becomes softer to allow the earplug to mould to the individual's ear canal. With a 28 dB, its offers protection against hazardous noises.

• SNR of 28dB blocks out harmful noise levels
• Passes CE standard for hearing protection
• One size fits all ear sizes as they mould to shape
• Resealable pillow pack protects them from contamination and boosts their service life

• Factory floors
• Paper and pulp mills
• Manufacturing units

The Classic™ are made from a slow expanding foam, which can provide an excellent seal to the shape of your ear canal. The yellow neon colour allows the user to locate them when working or when someone is using earplugs. Both flame and moisture resistant making it viable for many applications.

Earplugs starts out firm to allow for easy fitting then softens from body heat for a comfortable fit

No, they're uncorded to minimise waste and make them easily disposable.

There is no standard size for earplugs and most are one size fits all. However, some manufacturers have small, medium and large.

Soft foam earplugs must be discarded once they are dirty. Disposable foam earplugs may not be washed or cleaned. Depending on the working environment and the employee's ear hygiene, these foam earplugs may need to be replaced at the end of the day or possibly a couple of times a day.

EN352-2