The 3M™ PELTOR™ EEP-100 Electronic Earplug helps protect your hearing, and can help promote situational awareness and communications in challenging environments. This kit includes a protective charging case and an assortment of eartips.
The earpieces are rechargeable via a micro-USB jack on the charging case. The case also provides easy and convenient storage of the earpieces when not being used. The small and lightweight design helps improve the overall comfort and user experience, and makes it compatible with most head borne Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as helmets and face shields.
Features
• Helps provide hearing protection via replaceable eartips
• Level-dependent function (for situational awareness)
• Intuitive one-button operation
• Rechargeable via USB
• Durable storage and charging case (IP54)
• Small and lightweight design
• Compatible with most head-borne 3M Personal Protective
Equipment
• Compatible with 3M™ E-A-Rfit validation system
Applications
The 3M™ PELTOR™ EEP-100 electronic earplugs can enhance communication in noisy environments. Suitable for users who need to be aware of their surroundings in noisy environments. Can be used in most industrial applications where earmuffs
may not be compatible with worn PPE. Can also be used by hunters and recreational shooters.
SLC80 23dB
This hearing protection product complies with the Australia/New Zealand standard and has been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1270.
It has an SLC80 rating of 23 (which in rough terms means it blocks about 23dB of noise) and is a Class 5 hearing protector.
- Class 1: SLC80 10–13 - Suitable for <90 dB noise levels
- Class 2: SLC80 14–17 - Suitable for <90-95 dB noise levels
- Class 3: SLC80 18-21 - Suitable for <95-100 dB noise levels
- Class 4: SLC80 22-25 - Suitable for <100-105 dB noise levels
- Class 5: SLC80 ≥26 - Suitable for <105-110 dB noise levels
SLC80 Explained
Under AS/NZS 1270:2002, hearing protection is tested for its Sound Level Conversion (SLC80) rating, which indicates the difference between the environmental noise and the sound reaching the wearer’s ears. This rating helps determine the appropriate Class of hearing protection for specific noise levels.
Australian and New Zealand workplaces are obligated under AS/NZS 1269.3:2005 to:
- Conduct noise level surveys to assess exposure (measured as LAeq,8h).
- Provide suitable hearing protection for workers exposed to noise above 85 dB(A).
- Ensure hearing protection is maintained and properly fitted to achieve effective attenuation.
Employers must select hearing protection suitable for the measured noise levels, ensuring compliance with occupational noise management regulations.
