3M E.A.R Classic Series Yellow Disposable Ear Plugs, 31 dB Rated 5

Want to protect your hearing from damage caused by loud industrial sounds? Make sure you have these earplugs from 3M in your PPE kit. As they're made from thermally-activated foam, your body heat keeps them soft and supple for a comfortable in-ear experience. The bright yellow colour means the plugs are easy to spot in any setting, so there's less chance of misplacing them on shift.

• SNR of 28dB blocks out harmful noise levels

• Factory floors

No, they're uncorded to minimise waste and make them easily disposable.

From 3M, these E-A-R Classic disposable earplugs are a fast and effective solution to hearing protection in the workplace. They are made from a slow expanding foam, which helps with providing a low pressure seal inside the ear canal creating a comfortable and secure fit. The high visiblity bright neon colour allows the user to locate them when working or when someone is using earplugs, and may have advantages in food preparation areas where quality control is essential.

• Comfortable fit

Earplugs are essential PPE wherever consistent loud noise is an issue in the workplace. Many work environments can lead to long term noise-induced hearing damage and even hearing loss, and appropriate ear protection is the safest way to guard against this. As such, health and safety requirements often advise earplugs or ear defenders for the following applications;

EN352-2