Custom earplugs

The protection that actually gets worn

Section 7.7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires employers to provide hearing protection to workers exposed above the noise limit, as part of the hearing conservation program in section 7.5. Disposable plugs and earmuffs protect just as well on paper, but on a real shift they get pulled out: they interfere with talking to a coworker, clash with a hard hat or respirator, get hot, or simply hurt after a few hours.

Custom-moulded earplugs solve the fit problem. We take an impression of each worker's ear, and the finished plug seats snugly without pressure. Workers who have tried everything else tell us these are the first ones they keep in.

Filtered for the job

Every set is paired with a filter chosen for the worker's noise exposure and communication needs. Someone running a saw needs more attenuation than someone who has to hear a forklift horn and a radio call. Matching the filter means workers are protected without being cut off.

What to expect

• Impressions taken on site, usually alongside hearing tests
• A choice of colours and options for each worker
• Compatible with hard hats, glasses, respirators and other PPE
• A well-kept set lasts up to three years

Custom earplugs pair naturally with an annual hearing test. Book both and workers can get their earplugs fitted on the same visit as their hearing test.