Care and Maintenance of Earplugs and Earmuffs Highlighted on New Howard Leight Poster
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Smithfield, RI -- A new poster available free from Howard Leight details the care and maintenance of
Earplugs and Earmuffs. Designed for placement on worksite bulletin boards or in other high-traffic areas,
the colorful poster provides clear instructions for each type of hearing protection device. Posters are
available free for download through the Howard Leight website at www.howardleight.com or by contacting
Sperian Customer Care at 800.430.5490.
"Questions from workers about the care and maintenance of hearing protectors are very common at
seminars and training sessions, as well as during daily use," said Renee S. Bessette, Marketing Manager
for Howard Leight. "This poster not only provides answers in a clear, concise fashion, but the poster itself
serves as a reminder to wear hearing protection on the job-and wear them properly."
Four colored panels discuss care of single-use earplugs, multiple-use earplugs, banded earplugs, and
earmuffs. Information includes instructions for inspection prior to use, cleaning, and duration of wear before
replacement is recommended. For example, single-use earplugs should be discarded after every shift, while
multiple-use earplugs can be washed with soap and warm water and reused for 2-4 weeks. Earmuffs can
last indefinitely, but earcups and ear cushions must be washed regularly with mild soap and water (but not
dipped), and replaced every 6-8 months under normal wear.
Since its beginnings as a one-man operation more than 30 years ago, Howard Leight by Sperian has grown
into one of the largest global manufacturers of hearing protectors in the industrial market and the
recognized innovator in protection and people-oriented fit. Howard Leight offers the widest variety of
hearing protection devices and technology, ranging from the highest attenuating Max® single-use earplug,
to SmartFit® earplugs with Conforming Material Technology(TM)-which delivers a more personalized fit-to
VeriPRO(TM), the new industry-changing fit verification system for hearing protectors. Howard Leight earmuffs
raise the bar on innovative design, performance and comfort, with features like padded wire headbands,
high-visibility designs, unique sound management technologies and multi-level attenuation options. Visit
Howard Leight online at www.howardleight.com
With nearly 6000 employees worldwide, Sperian Protection is resolutely geared towards international
markets. The world leader in personal protective equipment (hearing, eye, respiratory and fall protection,
gloves, clothing and footwear), the Group offers innovative products adapted to high-risk environments so that all workers in the manufacturing and services industries can work with confidence. Sperian Protection
is listed on Euronext's Eurolist and on the SBF120.
Media Contact:
Thomas Rankin Associates
Thomas R. Rankin, APR
401-884-4090
tomr@trankin.com
For additional information, contact:
Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC
7828 Waterville Road
San Diego, CA 92154
Tel: 800-430-5490
Fax: 401-232-3110
email: rbessette@SperianProtection.com
http://www.howardleight.com
