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HEARING PROTECTION

Given the risks of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), it’s critical that performance of hearing protection products is
matched by comfort, especially as many workers wear their hearing protection for long periods of the working day.

As a result, comfort, performance and practicality are the key factors that lie at the heart of our new Alpha SOTA range.

SIMPLE-FIT EARPLUGS
Alpha Solway has designed a new shape of disposable foam ear plugs, Alpha SOTA Simple Fit™.
Incorporating a unique, new tapered design and manufactured from a soft polyurethane (PU)
material for enhanced comfort, wearers use a simple ‘Roll, Insert, Twist’ action when the earplugs are
placed into the ear canal to help create a quicker and more effective fit.

EAR DEFENDERS
Where louder environments require enhanced noise protection, the new range of Alpha SOTA ear
defenders offer an array of 'designed-for-wearer' features and benefits.

WHAT IS AN SNR?

Independent laboratories (Notified Test Authorities) test hearing protection products to determine their SNR value.

An SNR is a Single Number Rating system. The SNR value can be used to give an indication of the reduction of noise when worn correctly.

The higher the SNR, the higher the level of noise reduction provided by the hearing protection. However, it is important that the hearing
protection does not over-attenuate, as this could create a hazard to the worker.

Please note that it is important to select the correct SNR for the hazard.

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