3M 310-1250, 321-2200, 312-1260, 311-1101, 391-1004 User Manual

3M™ Hearing Protection Solutions

Detection

Protection

Validation

Hearing

Protection Solutions

Made Innovatively Easy

The power to protect your world.SM

We live in a world where people don’t always make the right choice. Health and safety professionals have a challenging job convincing people to wear protective equipment for their own safety. You must combine compliance to standards and regulations and employee safety, comfort, and even style. Everyone wants to look good, but they don’t always want to wear protective equipment. We know this and it is why we continue to listen, test and add innovations to improve our products so people wear them longer.

We provide solutions for work situations requiring basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through to environments that call for the most sophisticated and comprehensive protection. Whether the customer is a single tradesperson, medium sized business or an organisation employing thousands of workers, 3M has a workplace safety solution to meet your needs.

When job requirements call for special problem solving expertise, you can rely on 3M to use its diverse industry knowledge and history of innovation to give you the confidence and power to protect your world.

The 3M range of solutions for worker safety includes:

•	Respiratory Protection	• Eye, Head & Face Protection		•	Worker Visibility
•	Hearing Protection	•	Welding Protection	•	Detection & Monitoring
•	Communications	•	Spill Management	•	Body Protection

3M Safety brands you can trust:

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Training and Support

3M’s team of Specialist Representatives are available nationally, to provide support and training that meet the needs of our customers.

Furthermore, our qualified and highly experienced team are able to assist customers by:

•Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the workplace.

•Recommending appropriate respiratory, hearing, eye protection, communication and spill management solutions required to maintain a safe work environment

•Providing technical advice about the correct use and maintenance of the solution that has been selected

•Facilitate on-site fit testing for both respiratory and hearing protection solutions, as required

No matter how effective a piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is, it will offer little or no protection if it is not fitted and/or worn correctly. Proper inspection, cleaning and storage is vital for safety equipment that protects a worker’s health and well-being.

That is why we offer training programs that explain the correct way to fit, inspect, clean and store the PPE designed and manufactured by 3M.

Technical Assistance

3M TechAssist is the ideal point of contact for your questions, especially when you require a prompt answer. Supported by trained staff, TechAssist is an immediate link to the worldwide resources of 3M.

Customers can contact TechAssist to answer questions on product information, technical advice, guidance with product selection, Australia/New Zealand Standards and other important information they need to know on a day-to-day basis.

See back cover for Technical Assistance contact details.

ANZ Distributor network

3M distributes our wide range of workplace safety products through a network of distributors, resellers and retailers throughout
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Detection

Protection

Validation

When it comes to protecting workers’ hearing, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Understanding the challenge requires accurate sound detection. Delivering the right solution demands the right protection for the job. Verifying solutions calls for a validation system.

We deliver a complete set of tools needed to detect, protect and validate. It’s 3M hearing protection solutions made innovatively easy.

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Table of

Contents

Introduction

Selection Chart	3
The Solution – Detection, Protection & Validation	5
Industry User Profiles	7
3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Validation System	9
Technology & Support	10

3M™ Detection Solutions

3M™ Noise Indicator NI-100	12
3M™ Sound Detector SD-200	12

3M™ Disposable Foam Earplugs

E-A-R™ Classic™	14
E-A-R™ Classic™ Platinum™	14
E-A-R™ Classic™ SuperFit™	15
E-A-Rsoft™ Yellow Neons™	15
E-A-Rsoft™ Yellow Neon Blasts™™	16
E-A-Rsoft™ SuperFit™	16
E-A-Rsoft™ FX™	17
E-A-R™ TaperFit™ 2	17
E-A-R™ Metal Detectable	18
3M™ Nitro™	18
3M™ 1120 Foam	19
3M™ 1100 Foam	19
3M™ One Touch™	20
E-A-R™ Vending Packs	20
E-A-R™ Trade Packs	21

3M™ Push-to-Fit Earplugs

E-A-R™ Express™ Pod Plugs™	23
E-A-R™ Push-Ins™	23
E-A-R™ Push-Ins™ with Grip Rings	24
3M™ Pistonz™	24
3M™ Skull Screws™	25
3M™ No-Touch™	25
Support Materials	26

3M™ Reusable Earplugs

E-A-R™ UltraFit™	28
E-A-R™ UltraFit™ 27	28
E-A-R™ UltraFit™ Plus	29
Tri-Flange™	29
1200	30
ClearE-A-R™ 20	30
E-A-R™ Combat Arms™ Dual Ended	31
E-A-R™ Combat Arms™ Single Ended	31

3M™ Banded Hearing Protectors

E-A-Rflex™	33
E-A-R™ Caboflex™	33
E-A-Rcaps™	34
E-A-R™ Swerve™	34
3M™ 1310	35

3M™ Passive Earmuffs

Peltor™ H10	37
Peltor™ H9	37
Peltor™ H7	38
Peltor™ H6	38
Peltor™ H31	39
Peltor™ PLT™	39
Peltor™ H9A-02 Food Industry	40
Peltor™ H505B Welding	40
Peltor™ Bull's Eye	41
Peltor™ X4	41
Peltor™ X5	42
Peltor™ Hygiene Tear Away Pads	42
Peltor™ H510AK Kids	43
3M™ 1426	43
3M™ 1436	44

3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Validation System

E-A-Rfit™ Validation System	52

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Selection Chart

	AS/NZS Class	Class 1	Class 2	Class 3	Class 4	Class 5
	Exposure Levels	85 < 90dB	90 < 95dB	95 < 100dB	100 < 105dB	105 < 110dB	> 110dB
	(LA eq 8hr)
	No Roll Down				Push-Ins	Push-Ins with	Seek advice
				Express	Pistonz	Grip Rings
	Earplugs						from your rep
					No Touch	Skull Screws
					Classic
					Classic Platinum
					Classic Superfit 30
				Classic	E-A-Rsoft Superfit
					E-A-Rsoft Metal
	Disposable			(corded)		E-A-Rsoft FX,	Seek advice
					Detectable
	Earplugs			1100		TaperFit 2	from your rep
					E-A-Rsoft Yellow
				1110
					Neons
					E-A-Rsoft Yellow
					Neon Blast
					1120
				Ultrafit
				EZ-Ins
				Ultrafit Metal
	Reuseable			Detectable			Seek advice
				Ultrafit Plus	Ultrafit 27
	Earplugs						from your rep
				Ultrafit Plus
				Tri Flange
				1270
				1290/1291
	Banded Earplugs	Caboflex 600	E-A-Rflex Foam	Swerve with	Swerve with		Seek advice
		E-A-R Caps	E-A-Rflex	FLEX 28 Tips
					Comfort Pods		from your rep
			Metal Detectable	1310
						H10 Series,
					H6 Series	H7 Series	Seek advice
	Earmuffs				H9 Series	H9A-02 Series
							from your rep
					H505B Series	1426
						1436
						Pro Tac II
	Earmuffs with				SportTac	Push-to-Listen	Seek advice
	Communications					Worktunes Plus	from your rep
						Lite-Com III

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The Real World Concerns

of Hearing Protection

Variable Noise Levels: Every environment is different, and workers can face a wide range of sound levels throughout the day and in different areas at the same facility.

The Human Factor: Each person is physically unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all hearing protection solution. The key to achieving optimal protection is having the best fit possible.

Home Scale Decibels (dBA)*

Employee Communication: Many employees need to be able to communicate easily with co-workers and listen for workplace warning sounds, while being protected from hazardous noise levels.

What Types of Sounds

Require Hearing Protection?

At home and work, it’s important to understand which sounds may cause hearing loss and require hearing protection:

Work Scale Decibels (dBA)*

160

12-Gauge Shotgun 160 150 Jet Takeoff 140

140

Basketball Game Crowd Noise	120	130
		120
Chainsaw	110	110
Rock Concert	105	100
Motorcycle	100
Lawn Mower	90	90
Vacuum Cleaner	80	80
Mid-Sized Auto Interior	70	70
Conversation	60	60
Floor Fan	50	50
Refrigerator Hum	40	40
Rustling Leaves	30	30
Watch Ticking	20	20
		10

Jackhammer	135
Pneumatic Riveter	124
Hammer Drill	114
Tractor / Hand Drill	97
Belt Sander	93
City Traffic	78
Air Conditioning Unit	60
Electrical Transformer	45

*As reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/noisemeter.html

Other sources include: http://e-a-r.com/hearingconservation/faq-main.cfm, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/chart-carpenters.html, http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/Pages/quick.aspx

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The Solution Detection Protection Validation

3M Detection, Protection and Validation

As a global leader in sound and noise detection, hearing protection and fit test validation, 3M delivers easy and comprehensive solutions to complex hearing protection challenges.

Accurate Noise Detection. The first step in solving the challenge is to measure the noise levels facing your workers.

3M detection solutions make it easy to measure noise hazards, so you can select the appropriate protection for the job. Our detection instruments deliver accurate and reliable measurements, and detection management software makes it easy to report and share data.

Adaptable Hearing Protection. 3M delivers an unmatched variety of innovative hearing protectors, making it easy to select the right solution for the job. A variety of sizes and materials are available, helping your team determine the right fit for

each person, and the right protection for the application. Our innovative products are designed for comfortable, extended wear, and they can help your team comply with your safety program.

Fit Test Validation. Integrating hearing protector fit testing into your hearing conversation program benefits everyone from new hires to high-risk workers. The 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Validation

System makes it easier to fit, train and motivate workers and to assess and manage the long-term performance of your hearing conservation program.

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3M’s broad range of hearing protection devices in a variety of styles and materials helps you solve many of the challenges facing workers in various environments.

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Food Industry Worker

Susan works indoors at a food processing plant in a damp, refrigerated area. She leaves her hearing protectors in throughout her entire shift.

She needs metal detectable earplugs or easy-to-clean earmuffs. And they have to be comfortable.

“In my job, I don’t want complicated hearing protection. Just keep it simple.”

Production Manager

John works indoors, and moves in and out of noisy areas continuously

throughout the day. Most of the time he is on the phone or a two-way radio.

He needs a hearing protection solution with wireless 2-way radio communications and ambient listening. In short, he needs to hear and communicate in noisy areas to do his job.

“I need to be able to hear

my co-workers communicate with me.”

Machine Operator

Julia works at the same station every day and wears safety glasses throughout her entire shift.

She needs small-sized earplugs or earmuffs that are comfortable for extended wear.

Iron Worker

Bill works in hot and humid environments, and often in tight spaces. He’s constantly moving and takes his earplugs out frequently.

He needs large-sized earplugs that don’t have to be rolled down before inserting. If he’s also wearing earmuffs, they need to fit within his welding helmet.

“I don’t like boring products. Give me some interesting choices for my hearing protection.”

“My hearing protection has got to be comfortable. That’s my top priority.”

Detection Protection Validation

Finding the Right Fit with the 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Validation System

The E-A-Rfit Validation System measures the level of employee hearing protection by generating a Personal Attenuation Rating

(PAR) in just 10 seconds per ear. The PAR indicates a workers' noise reduction levels for a given fitting and hearing protector.

The E-A-Rfit validation system assists employers in achieving optimal fit through hearing protection selection and employee training.

The E-A-Rfit Validation System

An Integral Part of Your

Hearing Protection Program

Integrating hearing protector fit testing into your hearing

conservation program benefits everyone from new hires

to high-risk workers.

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The 3M™ E-A-Rfit™

Validation System Helps You:

Fit, Train and Motivate

•Serves as a tool for training proper fitting techniques and assessing fitting proficiency.

•Great for refitting or retraining after temporary threshold shifts (TTSs) are detected.

•Motivates employees by helping them realise the control they have in protecting their hearing.

Audit Your Team

•Establishes baseline values for new workers.

•Helps to identify workers receiving inadequate protection.

•Validates high protection levels required by workers in high noise areas.

Assess and Manage

•Improves long-term performance of your hearing conservation program.

•Indicates which employees need further fit training or alternative hearing protectors.

•After noise exposure data is input, the E-A-Rfit software can help identify the most appropriate hearing protector(s) and help minimize over/under protection.

PAR 33

PAR 32

PAR 31

PAR 30

PAR 29

PAR 28

PAR 27

PAR 26

Technology and Support from the Hearing Protection Experts

Employee Education and Training. The 3M Hear Force™ Training provides valuable on-site training and seminars

throughout Australia and New Zealand, helping employers and their workers achieve their hearing conservation goals. This training is based on AS/NZS 1269.3 and is conveniently performed on-site at no cost. Whether it’s explaining attenuation ratings or regulations, or providing the motivation workers need to comply, 3M Hear Force trainers are available to help you achieve your hearing conservation program

objectives. They’re experts in hearing conservation training and will work with your team to help ensure your employees are protected with the right equipment for their jobs.

Understanding Sound Level Conversion (SLC80). A SLC80 rating is determined based on how well the hearing protector performed in a laboratory. However, each hearing protector’s SLC80 is not always a good estimate for workplace noise

reduction. Many factors, such as the relationship between the size of the wearer and size of the hearing protector, and how it has been inserted or fitted, can impact how effective that hearing protector will be. That’s why it is so important to have the E-A-Rfit validation system as part of your hearing conservation program and the support of a hearing protection team with over 40 years of expertise.

Innovation from the Experts. At 3M, we understand the challenges of the workplace, the complexities of fitting

protection devices, and the importance of creating adaptable solutions for maximising hearing protection. Our innovations in noise detection, protection and validation are designed to solve real-world challenges, providing our customers with the advanced and comprehensive solutions needed to help protect workers.

Detection Protection Validation

Detection

Solutions

Detection is the first step in identifying where hearing protection may be needed. 3M delivers intuitive solutions for effective noise monitoring programs. Durable, accurate, and easy-to-use instrumentation makes it simple to report and share noise exposure data. 3M Detection products deliver innovatively simple solutions to complex monitoring challenges.

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3M™

Detection Products

Noise Indicator NI-100

The 3M™ Noise Indicator NI-100 alerts the wearer to potentially dangerous noise levels, helping identify areas where hearing protection may be needed. Users clip the Noise Indicator to a shirt or jacket, and its LED light provides a clear indication when noise levels exceed a potentially hazardous threshold. The NI-100’s small size and lightweight design make it ideal for workers in a variety of industries.

•Affordable lightweight noise monitor with a durable, easy-to-use design

•Rechargeable battery that operates for up to 200 hours between charges

•Flashing green LED indicates if noise level is below 85 dBA

•Flashing red LED indicates noise level is above 85 dBA, indicating hearing protection may be needed

Product Number	Abbreviated General Description	Packaging
NI-100	Noise Indicator	10 units/case
053-575	USB Cable Accessory for Battery Charging	10 units/case

Sound Detector SD-200

The 3M™ Sound Detector SD-200 is a compact, lightweight sound level meter designed for measurement of workplace noise levels. Its intuitive design makes it easy for users to measure sound levels and helps determine the attenuation of hearing protection that may be required. The integrating feature computes the average sound pressure level, allowing for more accurate assessment of intermittent sound levels.

•Simple, user-friendly interface; green, yellow and/or red LEDs flash when preset noise levels are reached

•A rechargeable lithium polymer battery operates up to 50 hours between charges

•Average sound pressure level delivers a steady reading where noise levels are highly variable

•Features a Class/Type 2 microphone

•Measures Sound Pressure Level (SPL), Average value (LEQ/LAVG), LED alert, Maximum value (MAX), Minimum value (MIN), Run-Time, Overload (OL) and Under-Range (UR)

•Display range is 40 to 130 dB (Dynamic Range)

Product Number	Abbreviated General Description	Packaging
SD-200	Sound Detector Kit, USB Cable, Windscreen	1 unit/case
053-575	USB Cable Accessory for Battery Charging	10 units/case
SD-WS	Windscreen	1 unit/case

For more information on 3M's extensive range of detection products, please contact:

Air-Met Scientific on 1800 000 744 (AU) or Global Science New Zealand on 0800 734 100 (NZ)

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Detection Protection Validation

Disposable

Earplugs

3M™ Disposable Earplugs, made from expandable slow-recovery foam, provide the best combination of comfort and protection for most users. Once in the ear, foam earplugs expand to conform to the unique shape of each ear, providing

a comfortable, custom fit. 3M provides a wide range of disposable roll-down earplugs so you can choose the best solution for your individual needs.

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3M™ E-A-R™ Disposable

Foam Earplugs

E-A-R™ Classic™ Earplugs

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Classic earplugs were the industry’s first foam earplugs, virtually revolutionising hearing protection. Today, the revolution continues. It meets more wearer and environmental needs with its proprietary foams, preferred cylindrical shape, and proven in-ear comfort.

Available with Cord		Ū
Moisture Resistant		Ū
Reusable
Metal Detectable
Slow-Recovery Foam		Ū
No Roll-Down Required			SLC80 23dB (Class 4)
Product Number		Abbreviated General Description			Packaging
311-1101		Classic Earplug Corded, SLC80 21dB (Class 3)			200 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case
310-1001		Classic Earplug Uncorded, Pillow Pack			200 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case
312-1201		Classic Earplug Uncorded, Poly Bag			200 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case
391-1001		Classic One Touch Refill			500 pairs/bottle, 4 bottles/case
VP311-1101		Classic Earplug Corded, Vending Pack, SLC80 21dB (Class 3)			5 pairs/bag, 100 bags/case
VP312-1201		Classic Uncorded Earplug Vending Pack			5 pairs/bag, 100 bags/case

E-A-R™ Classic™

Platinum™ Earplugs

The diameter of a Classic Platinum earplug is smaller than the Classic earplug (and the same length) to help provide optimum comfort and protection in narrow ear canals.

Available with Cord
Moisture Resistant		Ū
Reusable
Metal Detectable
Slow-Recovery Foam		Ū
No Roll-Down Required			SLC80 23dB (Class 4)
Product Number		Abbreviated General Description			Packaging
310-4002		Classic Platinum Earplug Uncorded, Pillow Pack			200 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case
310-4003		Classic Platinum Earplug Uncorded, Poly Bag			200 pairs/box, 10 boxes/case
391-1007		Classic Platinum One Touch Refill			500 pairs/bottle, 4 bottles/case

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