HEARING PROTECTION -- Occupational Health & Safety

3M

Hearing Protection

The 3M E-A-R fit Dual-Ear Validation System measures the effectiveness of ear plugs and ear muffs, providing accurate, quantitative results for both ears simultaneously. In less than five seconds, seven standard frequencies are measured for both ears, generating a Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) to validate hearing protection and assist with hearing protector selection.

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