Where Are Hearing Protection Signs Used?
Construction ear protection signs are commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and aviation.
However, ear defender signs also come in handy for recreational pursuits such as water sports, motorsports, and at music concerts.
This is especially so for young or damaged ears which may be more susceptible to loud or harsh sounds.
What Are Ear Protection Signs Made of?
At Label Source, we have a vast range of different safety ear protection products for you to choose from. Many of which are made from different materials to suit their use cases and surroundings. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Self-adhesive vinyl labels and stickers
• Rigid plastic signs
• Text floor graphic markers
• Polythene printed barrier tape
• Encapsulated paper
We also stock photoluminescent safety signs for use in dark spaces or in case of emergency.
Are Label Source Ear Protection Products up to Code?
The ear protection products are outlined in the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992. Hearing protection equipment can include:
• Ear defenders
• Earplugs
• Earmuffs
• Headphones
In addition, the European Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC, implemented in the UK in 2006, requires that noise be eliminated wherever possible. It also ensures remaining noise levels of 80dB ear protection should be available, and at 85dB hearing protectors are compulsory.
Our signs indicate the need to use the appropriate hearing appliances and their location of use. These mandatory safety signs and safe conditions safety signs are manufactured to comply with the harmonised standard EN 7010, and the Signs and Safety Regulations 1996, covering the symbol or pictogram, colour, and layout.
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