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    Ear Defenders

    Ear Defenders

    Ear defenders, also known as ear protectors, are designed to protect the ears and hearing from various types and sources of hazardous noise pollution. All ear defenders carry an SNR rating (Single Number Rating) which is the European industry-recognised standard level of protection offered. Using the correct type of ear defenders ensures hearing protection and can help to safeguard against the development of ear or hearing problems, such as tinnitus and hearing loss. For more information about the different types of ear defenders and how they work, please see our ear defenders guide.

    When working in loud environments and industries such as factories and plants, construction sites, and demolition work, it is part of your required PPE (personal protection equipment) to have the correct ear protection. At RS, we have a range of ear defenders including products from some of the leading brands, such as 3M, Peltor, Delta Plus, JSP, Alpha Solway and our own brand RS PRO. We have a range of attachment types available, from headband and neckband ear defenders to helmet attachments.

    Ear Defender Types

    Ear defenders protect the user from damaging their hearing when working in noisy environments, providing noise reduction or cancellation. The two main types of ear defenders include passive and electronic, which both encase the ear for protection.

    Passive ear defenders use acoustic foam pads to absorb sounds and act as a barrier to stop harmful levels of sound from reaching the ears. They use acoustic foam to attenuate (reduce the impact of) incoming sounds whilst offering comfort for prolonged use.

    Electronic ear defenders have a similar makeup to passive ear defenders, except for the small, built-in sensor that detects noise levels and adjusts the level of attenuation to provide noise protection accordingly.

    Communication ear defenders use the base of electronic ear defenders with the addition of a microphone, radio and Bluetooth functionalities. They offer similar attenuation capabilities as passive and electronic defenders, blocking out low to medium noise, whilst allowing you to hear higher frequencies such as voices and alarms clearly. FM Radio ear defenders allow the user to listen to music or the radio whilst working. Lastly, the built-in communication allows the user to listen or speak and listen to other workers on the same frequency when working and still staying protected.

    Types of communication ear defenders

    Communication ear defenders can be 'listen-only' or 'speak and listen". Push-to-speak and push-to-listen ear defenders require the push of particular buttons to hear or be heard. Noise-cancelling microphones reduce the background noise when you are speaking, aiding clarity of communication.

    Ear Defenders can help support a healthy building by improving Noise

    84 Products showing for Ear Defenders

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    Headband
    Optime I
    32dB
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    205g
    Black
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    Ear Defender
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    CE
    Folding
    Headband
    -
    22dB
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    -
    Red
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    Ear Defender
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    CE, EN 352-1
    3M PELTOR
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    Headband
    ProTac III
    31dB
    Wireless
    374g
    Black
    -
    -
    Radio Ear Defender
    Listen Only
    CE, EN 352-3
    3M PELTOR
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    Headband
    X5A
    37dB
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    351g
    Black
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-1
    3M PELTOR
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    Helmet
    Optime II
    31dB
    -
    310g
    Black, White
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-3:2002
    3M PELTOR
    Noise Cancelling Microphone,Active Noise Protection
    Helmet
    LiteCom
    32dB
    Wireless
    384g
    Blue
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    -
    Radio Ear Defender
    Speak & Listen
    CE, EN 352-1
    3M PELTOR
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    Headband
    X1A
    27dB
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    184g
    Black, Green
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-1
    Honeywell Safety
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    Helmet
    10352
    31dB
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    -
    Black, White
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    -
    -
    -
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    Delta Plus
    Noise Cancelling Microphone
    Helmet
    SUZUKA 2
    24dB
    Wireless
    -
    Black
    -
    -
    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-3
    Honeywell Safety
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    Headband
    Sync
    29dB
    Wireless
    370g
    Black
    EN 352-1:2002
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    Radio Ear Defender
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    CE
    3M PELTOR
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    Helmet
    X2P3
    30dB
    -
    220g
    Black, Yellow
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    -
    Ear Defender
    -
    CE
    Honeywell Safety
    Noise Cancelling Microphone
    Headband
    Sync
    29dB
    Wired
    374g
    Black
    EN 352-1:2002
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    Radio Ear Defender
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    CE
    3M PELTOR
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    Helmet
    Optime
    26dB
    -
    -
    Black, Yellow
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-3
    3M PELTOR
    Noise Cancelling Microphone
    Headband
    LiteCom
    32dB
    Wired
    394g
    Black/Navy
    -
    -
    Radio Ear Defender
    Speak & Listen
    CE, EN 352-1
    Coverguard
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    -
    -
    -
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    -
    -
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    3M PELTOR
    Bluetooth,Noise Cancelling Microphone,Active Noise Protection
    Headband
    LiteCom PRO III
    33dB
    Wireless
    462g
    Dark Blue
    -
    Yes
    Radio Ear Defender
    Speak & Listen
    -
    3M PELTOR
    Folding
    Headband
    Optime II
    30dB
    -
    230g
    Black
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE, EN 352-1
    Centurion Safety
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    Headband
    SANA
    36dB
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    349g
    Black, Red
    EN 352-1
    Yes
    Ear Defender
    -
    EN 352-1
    Brook Tavener
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    -
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    -
    -
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    3M PELTOR
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    Helmet
    X5P3
    36dB
    -
    353g
    Black
    EN 352:2020
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    Ear Defender
    -
    CE
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