Honeywell - Howard Leight- Earplug Fitting, Care, Maintenance Guide

EARPLUGS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Proper Earmuff Fitting is Key to Successful Hearing Protection

Disposable

Roll-Down Foam

Maximum®

Maximum Lite®

With clean hands, roll the entire earplug into narrowest possible crease-free cylinder.

Reach over your head with a free hand, pull your ear up and back, and insert the earplug well inside your ear canal.

Hold for 30 – 40 seconds, until the earplug fully expands in your ear canal. If properly fitted, the end of the earplugs should not be visible to someone looking at you from the front.

Bilsom® 300 Series

Laser Lite®

Laser Trak® Detectable

X-Treme®

Reusable

Push-In Foam

While holding the stem, reach a hand over your head and gently pull the top of your ear up and back.

Insert earplug so foam tip is well inside the ear canal. Use a gentle rocking motion while pushing earplug into ear canal to ensure a deep fit.

If properly fitted, the tip of the earplug stem may be visible to someone looking at you from the front.

Trust Fit™

Reusable

Pre-Molded Push-In

Quiet®

Smartfit®

While holding the stem, reach a hand over your head and gently pull the top of your ear up and back.

Insert the earplug so all flanges are well inside your ear canal.

If properly fitted, the tip of the earplug stem may be visible to someone looking at you from the front.

Airsoft®

Fusion®

Smartfit® Detectable

Clarity®

DOs and DON’Ts of Honeywell Howard Leight TM Earplugs

WEAR • Read and follow all earplug fitting instructions.

Proper Fit : If either or both earplugs do not seem to be fitted properly, remove the earplug and reinsert.

MAINTENANCE • Prior to fitting, inspect earplugs or ear tips for dirt, damage, or hardness. Discard & replace immediately if compromised. • For proper hygiene discard disposable earplugs after use. • With proper maintenance reusable earplugs should be replaced every 2-4 weeks. Push in foam earplugs should be replaced every 5 days. • Wash with mild soap/water, pat dry or air dry, and store in a case when not in use. • Clean regularly and replace ear tip pods every 2-4 weeks on banded earplugs. SELECTION • Avoid overprotection in minimal noise environments – in selecting the best earplug for your situation, consider noise levels and your need to communicate with co-workers or hear warning signals on the job.

Removal: Gently twist earplug while slowly pulling in an outward motion for removal.

Acoustical Check: In a noisy environment, with earplugs inserted, cup your hands over your ears and release. Earplugs should block enough noise so that covering your ears with your hands does not result in a significant noise difference.

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Earplug Fitting Instructions

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Single-Use

Multiple-Use

Banded

SmartFit ® SmartFit ®

Max ®

QB2HYG ®

With clean hands, roll the entire earplug into narrowest possible crease-free cylinder.

While holding the stem, reach a hand over your head and gently pull top of your ear up and back.

Position band under your chin as shown above. Use your hands to press the ear pods well into the ear canal using an inward motion.

Reach over your head with a free hand, pull your ear up and back, and insert the earplug well inside your ear canal.

Insert the earplug so all flanges are well inside your ear canal.

Protection levels are improved by pulling your ear up and back when fitting as shown.

Hold for 30-40 seconds, until the earplug fully expands. If properly fitted, the end of the earplugs should not be visible to someone looking at you from the front.

If properly fitted, the tip of the earplug stem may be visible to someone looking at you from the front.

In a noisy environment, lightly press the band inward with your fingertips as shown. You should not notice a significant difference in noise level.

Get the most out of your earplugs

Acoustical Check In a noisy environment,with earplugs inserted, cup your hands over your ears and release. Earplugs should block enough noise so that covering your ears with your hands should not result in a significant noise difference.

Proper Fit If either or both earplugs do not seem to be fitted properly, remove the earplug and re-insert.

Removal Gently twist earplug while slowly pulling in an outward motion for removal.

Keys to Successful Hearing Protection with Earplugs

Wear Read and follow all earplug fitting instructions.

Maintenance Inspect earplugs prior to wear for dirt, damage or hardness – discard immediately if compromised.

Storage With proper maintenance, Multiple-Use earplugs can last for 2-4 weeks; clean with mild soap/water and store in a case when not in use. Clean & replace Clean and replace pods on Banded earplugs regularly.

Selection Avoid overprotection in minimal noise environments – in selecting the best earplug for your situation, consider noise levels and your need to communicate with co-workers or hear warning signals on the job.

Hygiene For proper hygiene, discard Single-Use earplugs after use.

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DISCLAIMER: If the above-mentioned recommendations are not followed, the protection and function afforded by the earplugs may be severely impaired. This may cause consequences for the user for which Honeywell Safety can not be held responsible. Honeywell Safety can not guarantee that any type of warning signals including communication with other people in the surroundings can be heard and understood by the wearer of this hearing protector. The sound level and the frequency content of the warning signals as well as of the background noise can vary in different situations. WARNING: All hearing protection affords limited protection. The user is responsible for the proper selection, use, care andmaintenance of this device. Improper selection (including under/over protection), use or maintenance may lead to serious hearing loss. If there are any questions concerning this product contact your safety supervisor or Honeywell Safety.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Ensure optimal fit and protection through proper care and For more information go to www.honeywellsafety.com maintenance of your Howard Leight ® earplugs and earmuffs!

Single-Use Earplugs Inspect Inspect prior to fitting, examine your earplugs for dirt, damage or extreme hardness —discard immediately if compromised. Discard For proper hygiene, discard Single-Use earplugs after use. Hygiene To maintain hygiene standards, Single-Use earplugs should be discarded at the end of every shift. Multiple-Use Earplugs Inspect Prior to fitting, examine your earplugs for dirt, damage, deformation or extreme hardness —discard immediately if compromised. Clean Wash Multiple-Use earplugs with mild soap and warm water only. Pat dry with a towel and store in a case when not in use. Do not treat with any other substances, as the earplugs may degrade and compromise use. Hygiene With proper maintenance, Multiple-Use earplugs can last for 2-4 weeks. Inspect Prior to fitting, examine your earpods for dirt, damage or extreme hardness—discard immediately if compromised. Inspect band to ensure proper tension - a loose headband reduces protection levels. Clean Wash Multiple-Use pods and bands with mild soap and warm water only. Pat dry with a towel. For proper hygiene, replace Single-Use pods regularly. Do not treat with any other substances, as the earpods may degrade and compromise use. Replace Replace pods every 2-4 weeks to ensure optimal protection and performance. Banded Earplugs Inspect Regularly examine earcups and ear cushions for cracks and leaks—discard if earcups are visibly damaged or compromised. Replace ear cushions if damaged. Clean Wash earcups and ear cushions regularly with mild soap and water. They may not be dipped into water. Do not treat with any other substances, as the ear cushions may degrade and compromise use. Replace As ear cushions and foam inserts can degrade over time, replace these every 6-8 months under normal wear, or every 3-4 months with heavy use or in humid/extreme climates. Earmuffs

POST14 © 2015 Honeywell Safety Products Australia Pty Ltd. DISCLAIMER: If the above-mentioned recommendations are not followed, the protection and function afforded by the hearing protectors may be severely impaired. This may cause consequences for the user for which Honeywell can not be held responsible. Honeywell Safety Products Australia, can not guarantee that any type of warning signals including communication with other people in the surroundings can be heard and understood by the wearer of this hearing protector. The sound level and the frequency content of the warning signals as well as of the background noise can vary in different situations. WARNING: All hearing protection affords limited protection. The user is responsible for the proper selection, use, care and maintenance of this device. Improper selection (including under/over protection), use or maintenance may lead to serious hearing loss. If there are any questions concerning this product contact your safety supervisor or Honeywell Safety Products Australia.

Honeywell Safety Products Australia Pty Ltd Australia: 1300 139 166

New Zealand: 0800 322 200 www.honeywellsafety.com

Noise Thermometer Sound energy doubles every 3dB e.g. if an 85dB noise is doubled it measures 88dB

Use Class of hearing protector shown below for 8-hour exposures at the designated noise levels

Apollo Lift-Off 188 dB

Fireworks 162 dB

Handgun 166 dB

Artillery Fire 162 dB

M1Rifle 161 dB

Shotgun 170 dB

Immediate Physical Damage

160 dB

Jet Engine Take-Off 150 dB

Balloon Pop 157 dB

Firecracker 150 dB

Hearing protection required for any noise exposures above this level, regardless of duration

Dynamite Blast 140 dB

Bicycle Horn 143 dB

Engine Backfire 140 dB

140 dB

Noisy Squeeze Toys 135 dB

Pig Squeal 130 dB

Jackhammer 130 dB

Hearing damage and ringing in ears may result from even short exposures above this level

Auto Racing 130 dB

Oxygen Torch 121 dB

120 dB

Hammer on Nail 120 dB

Rock Concert 120 dB

Jet Plane at Ramp 120 dB

Thunder 120 dB

Chainsaw 118 dB

Compactor 116 dB Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Extreme noise levels require double protection, and/or engineering and administrative controls 110 dB 105 dB 100 dB 90 dB 95 dB Bulldozer 100 dB Table Saw 93 dB Industrial Fire Alarm 95 dB Forklift 87 dB Diesel Truck Accelerating 114 dB Ambulance Siren 112 dB Impact Wrench 102 dB

Stadium 117 dB

Crying Baby 110 dB

CD Player 105 dB

Motorcycle 105 dB

Extremely Loud

Power Lawnmower 94 dB

Subway 90 dB

Cockpit of Propeller Airplane 88 dB

Hearing protection required for 8-hour average noise exposures above this level

85 dB

Smoke Alarm 85 dB

Elevator 85 dB

Blender 85 dB

Ringing Telephone 82 dB

Hair Dryer 80 dB

Handsaw 85 dB

Vacuum Cleaner 74 dB

Alarm Clock 75 dB

Garbage Disposal 80 dB

Lathe 81 dB

65 dB

Non-Hazardous

Sewing Machine 60 dB

Microwave Oven 58 dB

Dishwasher 60 dB

Background Music 50 dB

Normal Conversation 60 dB

Rainfall 50 dB

Large Office 50 dB

Flowing Stream 50 dB

Paper Rustling 50 dB

Transformer 50 dB

50 dB

Comfortable

Quiet Library 40 dB

Quiet Office 40 dB

Quiet Residential Area 40 dB

Refrigerator 43 dB

Audible Whisper 30 dB

Threshold of Audibility

20 dB

Normal Breathing 10 dB

0 dB

Occupational Noise

Non-Occupational Noise

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