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News Release from: Sperian Hearing Protection | Subject: Thunder T2HV
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 April 2008
New Thunder T2HV hi-visibility earmuffs
Eye-catching bright green earcups on Howard Leight Thunder T2HV earmuffs provide a highly noticeable contrast against dark settings, especially in low lighting situations and inclement weather
When jobsites are outdoors, at night or in inclement weather, or anywhere in low light conditions, workers are exposed to increased safety hazards in addition to noise Incorporating high-visibility earcups and reflective headbands to provide visual protection, along with a completely dielectric construction, Howard Leight Thunder T2HV Hi-Visibility earmuffs provide workers with a total solution for hearing protection and visibility in electrical environments
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 20 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Eye-catching bright green earcups on Howard Leight Thunder T2HV earmuffs provide a highly noticeable contrast against dark settings, especially in low lighting situations and inclement weather.
Plus, only Thunder T2HV earmuffs incorporate an exclusive reflective headband that illuminates when exposed to light, providing increased visibility and safety on the job.
The dielectric construction in Thunder T2HV earmuffs will not conduct electricity, making them ideal for virtually all noise environments, and especially for utility, airport ground workers and road construction crews, as well as the petrochemical and mineral extraction industries.
Further reading
Earplug dispenser saves time and packaging waste
New from the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group is the LS-400 Leight Source earplug dispenser, allowing workers to access hearing protection with a twist of the dispenser dial
Trends in hearing protection technology
According to industrial audiologist Brad Witt, the days of striving to develop Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) that could simply block the most sound are over
And overall robust construction provides high performance and long-term durability, allowing Howard Leight Thunder T2HV Hi-Visibility earmuffs to stand up to daily use and abuse without compromising comfort.
Rated at NRR 28 (Canada Class A (L)), and designed to provide maximum protection and comfort, Thunder T2HV earmuffs utilise the Bilsom patented Air Flow Control technology to provide optimal attenuation across all frequencies, and better, more consistent attenuation at low frequencies.
Snap-in ear cushions make replacement quick and easy, facilitating hygiene.
Inner-ventilated headbands minimise pressure on the head, and Quick-Click height adjustment allows individual comfort settings which remain fixed while in use.
From its beginnings as a one-man operation more than 30 years ago, Howard Leight has grown into one of the largest global manufacturers of hearing protectors in the industrial market and the recognised innovator in protection and people-oriented fit.
Howard Leight offers the widest variety of earplugs and bands, ranging from the highest attenuating Max single-use earplug, to the SmartFit Conforming Material Technology--which delivers a more personalised fit--to our convenient Leight Source dispensers.
Utilising Bilsom Technology, 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.
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