Short-term exposure to high level noise can cause immediate hearing damage. Long term exposure to low level noise - typically exceeding 85 dB - can be harmful as well. Proper hearing protection is critical for employees working in noisy areas.

Unlike other injuries, there is no visible evidence of noise-induced hearing loss [NIHL]. It is not traumatic or usually even noticed when it occurs. Rather, hearing impairment accumulates over time, its effects realized long after the damage has been done. Worse, noise-induced hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, with proper education, it is 100% preventable.

In this section you’ll find several resources to help you learn about hearing conservation – a hearing protection glossary, information on upcoming seminars, downloadable presentations by Brad Witt, Audiology and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Howard Leight, and the Sound Source™ article series, addressing topics in hearing protection and conservation.

All Star Safety offers a variety of protection devices to suit various employee needs and preferences. You are assured quality, performance and value.

Clarity®
Utilizing Bilsom® Technology’s patented Sound Management Technology™ [SMT], the Howard Leight® Clarity® earplug improves worker safety and communication by blocking hazardous noise while voice and signal frequencies can be heard more naturally. Clarity’s multi-material design with translucent stem facilitates its Sound Management Technology membrane, managing the transmission of sound frequencies through the earplug and ear canal. Plus, its low attenuation provides ideal protection for workers exposed to low levels of hazardous noise, eliminating risk of overprotection in marginal noise environments and additional hazards in the workplace.

Single-Use
Single-Use doesn’t mean single choice. Howard Leight offers a comprehensive range of Single-Use Earplugs that include the comfort features your employees deserve in a range of attenuation ratings.

Multiple Use
Multiple-Use Earplugs last for weeks, reduce waste and save money. They can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Ideal for environments where workers can retain and store earplugs for reuse.

Detectable
Our comprehensive selection of Detectable Earplugs is designed for high visibility and detectability. Available in Single-Use and Multiple-Use options and specially created for environments where contamination by foreign objects is unacceptable.

Banded
Howard Leight Banded Earplugs offer a variety of performance features, including a patented band design that prevents earpods from touching dirty or contaminated surfaces when set down. Great for managers or use in environments with intermittent sound hazards.

Dispensers
Save time, space and waste with earplug dispensers. For big and small operations, dispensers offer an economical, hygienic, and user-friendly source for hearing protection.

Plugstation
Keep an earful within easy reach.
With the PlugStation®, you can afford to put earplugs in all the places they’re needed. PlugStation's increase compliance, because their high visibility dispenser increases awareness so you won’t waste time looking for earplugs.

From dispenser to your hand.
With the PlugStation®, earplugs drop right into the palm of your hand so you don’t have to worry about earplugs falling on the floor, or trays collecting dust and contaminants, because the chute is positioned right in front of the turn handle.

Sealed and disposable for hygiene.
When plugs are used up just pitch the used and dirty dispenser in the recycle bin. Replace with a fresh, clean PlugStation®.

Independently tested protection.
Another benefit of PlugStation® is that SparkPlugs® (NRR 33), Pura-Fit® (NRR 33), Goin' Green® (NRR 33), Traffic Cones® (NRR 23), Pura-Cones™(NRR 29) and Camo Plugs® (NRR 33) earplugs have been independently tested in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974 by Michael & Assoc., Inc., State College, PA., non-manufacturer owned lab. Moldex® NRR 33 earplugs are the highest independently rated earplugs.

Features
100% PVC-Free.
Give workers easy access to hearing protection.
High visibility to increase awareness for your hearing conservation program.
Clicking mechanism for easy use and dispensing.
Eliminates the mess of individually bagged packaging because earplugs drop right into the palm of your hand.
Each dispenser is sealed and disposable plus completely recyclable.
The bright green color is a trademark of Moldex-Metric, Inc. and also provides easy compliance checks.