Ear Protection
Ear protection: key facts
- Range: 24 products from Pro Choice and JB's Wear
- Prices: earplugs from $3.99, earmuffs from $16.99
- Ratings: AS/NZS 1270 Class 2 to Class 5, with SLC80 shown on pack
- Types: foam and silicone earplugs, headband plugs, earmuffs, hard hat earmuffs
- Exposure standard: 85 dB(A) over 8 hours, 140 dB(C) peak
- Bulk: 500 pair refills, dispenser stations and earmuff hygiene kits
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The Pro Choice Disposable Face Mask Ear Saver - DFMES is a respiratory protection product from Pro Choice. From $29.99. Key features Designed for increased comfort...
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Casual Wear
The JB's Bullet Shaped Earplug (200 Pieces) 8P045 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 1270:2002. Available in...
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Casual Wear
The JB's Bullet Shaped Earplug (100 Pieces) 8P040 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 1270:2002. Available in...
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The Pro Choice Pro-bullet Pu Earplugs Uncorded - 50 Pairs In Resealable Tradie Pod - EPOU-50 is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available...
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The Pro Choice Pro-sil Reusable Silicon Earplugs - Corded - EPSC is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS 3 and...
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The Pro Choice Pro-band Headband Earplugs - (Bonus Pads) X10 - HBEP is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS 2...
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The 32dB Ear Muffs with Neck Band 8M050 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. From $29.99. Key features Premium protection, quality earmuffs SLC80...
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The 32dB Supreme Ear Muffs 8M001 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. From $29.99. Key features Premium protection, quality earmuffs SLC80 32dB class...
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The Pro Choice Pro-bell Pu Earplugs Dispenser Refill - 500 Pairs Per Bag - EPYU500R is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in...
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The Southern Bullet Corded Earplug (100 Pair) 8P060 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 1270:2002. From $34.99....
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The Pro Choice Assembled Browguard + Mesh Visor + Adder Earmuff - BGVMADD is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. It is listed as...
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The Southern Bullet Earplug (200 Pair) 8P085 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 1270:2002. From $34.99. Key...
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The Pro Choice Pro-bell Pu Earplugs Uncorded - Box Of 200 - EPYU is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS...
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The Pro Choice Propod Corded Ear Pods (Box Of 50prs) - EPODC is a work product from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS 5 and 18DB...
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The Pro Choice Pro-band Headband Fixed Replacement Pads For Hbepa X50 - HBEPAR is a work product from Pro Choice. Available in Blue Pair, from $146.99....
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The Pro Choice Pro-band Headband Replacement Pads For Hbep X50 - HBEPR is a work product from Pro Choice. Available in Orange Pair, from $146.99. Key...
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The Pro Choice Viper Earmuffs - EMVIP is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS 5 and 26DB (A), from $16.99....
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The Pro Choice Earmuff Hygiene Kit To Suit Viper Earmuff Range - EMHK is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in Black, from...
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The Pro Choice Viper Hard Hat Ear Muffs - HHEM is a hard hat from Pro Choice. From $31.99. Key features Class 5, SLC80, 26dB Fits...
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The Pro Choice Adder Earmuff Only - EMADD is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in sizes CLASS 5 and 32DB (A), from...
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The Jb's Class 5 Ear Muff 8M055 is a piece of hearing protection from Jb's Wear. It is listed as meeting AS/NZS 1270:2002. Available in Black...
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The Pro Choice Earplug Dispenser Station - Station Only, No Earplugs - EPDS500A is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in Blue Wall...
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The Pro Choice Pro-bullet Pu Earplugs Dispenser Refill - 500 Pairs Per Bag - EPDS500R is a piece of hearing protection from Pro Choice. Available in...
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Shop ear protection online from Flash Uniforms in Perth: disposable and reusable earplugs, earmuffs, headband plugs and hard hat earmuffs. The range has 24 products from Pro Choice and JB's Wear, with earplugs from $3.99 and earmuffs from $16.99, all rated to AS/NZS 1270 and delivered Australia-wide.
Noise limits and hearing protector classes
The workplace exposure standard for noise is 85 dB(A) averaged over 8 hours, and a peak of 140 dB(C). Hearing protection is the last control, used when noise still exceeds the standard after higher level controls are applied as far as reasonably practicable. Protectors are classified under AS/NZS 1270 from Class 1 to Class 5 by their SLC80 value, and AS/NZS 1269.3 sets out how to select and manage them.
| Class | SLC80 (dB) | Suits an 8 hour noise level of | In our range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 10 to 13 | Less than 90 dB(A) | - |
| Class 2 | 14 to 17 | 90 to less than 95 dB(A) | Pro-band headband earplugs (14 dB) |
| Class 3 | 18 to 21 | 95 to less than 100 dB(A) | Pro-sil reusable silicone earplugs and Propod ear pods (18 dB) |
| Class 4 | 22 to 25 | 100 to less than 105 dB(A) | - |
| Class 5 | 26 or greater | 105 to less than 110 dB(A) | Bullet, Pro-bell and Pro-bullet earplugs (26 to 27 dB), earmuffs (26 to 32 dB) |
The class and SLC80 value are shown on the packaging. Choosing a protector that reduces noise to about 75 to 85 dB(A) at the ear is the target, because over-protection can isolate the wearer and hide warning sounds. Wearing time matters as much as the rating: a protector that is taken off for part of the shift gives far less real protection. Source: WorkSafe Victoria hearing protection guidance and the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice on managing noise.
Choosing earplugs or earmuffs
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Foam or PU earplugs | All-day wear, disposable use | Bullet earplugs in 50, 100 and 200 piece packs, Pro-bullet and Pro-bell tubs and boxes |
| Reusable silicone earplugs | Repeated use, easy to clean | Corded Pro-sil silicone earplugs from $3.99 |
| Headband earplugs | Quick on and off | Pro-band headband earplugs with bonus pads |
| Earmuffs | Higher noise, easy to fit | 32dB and Class 5 earmuffs, Python and Viper, slimline hi vis |
| Hard hat earmuffs | Helmet and hearing protection together | Viper and Python hard hat earmuffs |
Combining protectors
For very loud work, earplugs and earmuffs can be worn together. Do not add the two ratings. As a guide, add about 5 dB to the higher SLC80 value, so a 26 dB earmuff with a 22 dB plug gives roughly 31 dB. Where hearing protection is used to control exposure, workers should be included in a hearing monitoring program.
Fit, hygiene and bulk supply
Earplugs must be inserted correctly to seal, so follow the manufacturer's fitting instructions, and keep earmuff cushions clean and free from cracks. For crews and sites we stock earplug dispenser stations with 500 pair refills and hygiene kits for earmuffs. Add hard hats and eye protection to complete the head PPE kit, or browse all PPE.