3M WorkTunes 3.5 mm Jack Plug Listen Only Electronic Ear Defenders with Helmet Attachment, 31dB

The 3M™ PELTOR™ WorkTunes™ Pro Headset helps protect you from potentially harmful workplace noise while at the same time enjoy listening to the built in FM radio. The built-in antenna, fast digital tuning and ability to store stations makes the hearing protector flexible and easy to work with. Comfortable and spacious, the ear muff can attach to compatible safety helmets for compliance in health and safety environments.

• Protect your hearing and listen to FM radio at the same time with built-in antenna. • Store up to 5 stations on the headset
• Digital station search and voice guided menu system with announced frequencies
3.5 mm listen only stereo input (limited to 82 dB) for connection to external devices (e.g. mobile phone, radio, two-way radio and iPod)
• Auto power off turns headset off after 4 hours of non-use, to save energy and a low-battery warning informs you when to change batteries
• To reduce the corrosion caused by sweat the electronics are located in the outer part of the cup
• Store up to 5 stations on the headset

Ear defenders, or ear protectors, are essential PPE in any environment where loud or continuous noise is a potential problem. Damage to hearing and even hearing loss are potential side effects of work in high-noise environments, and so ear defenders that provide noise-reduction are important to meet health and safety requirements. Ear defenders are typically used in;

• Industrial
• Maintenance
• Agriculture
• General Working Environments

Are ear muffs as effective as ear plugs?

For ear protection in high noise environments, ear plugs can offer a more complete level of noise reduction. However, ear muffs have advantages in that they don't have to be fit inside the ear, and so can be more comfortable, economic and hygienic.