- Tapered design, NRR 32dB
- Self-adjusting foam
- Available in regular and plus-size varieties
- Patented 3M E-A-R yellow color
- Uncorded
- 200 pairs per dispenser. The 3M products on this page must be used in accordance with OSHA regulations, and the user instructions, warnings and limitations accompanying each product.
- Tapered design, NRR 32dB
- Self-adjusting foam
- Available in regular and plus-size varieties
- Patented 3M E-A-R yellow color
- Uncorded
- 200 pairs per dispenser. The 3M products on this page must be used in accordance with OSHA regulations, and the user instructions, warnings and limitations accompanying each product.
Designed to help protect the worker comfortably
The 3M™ E-A-R™ TaperFit™ 2 Earplugs are designed to form to the specific shape of the ear canal and help protect workers from hazardous noise. These disposable earplugs come with or without cords and are available in two sizes to accommodate different-sized ear canals. These earplugs feature a bright yellow color to help visibility when conducting compliance checks by safety managers.
Compatible with the 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System
E-A-Rfit™ provides an accurate quantitative assessment of how much noise reduction a hearing protector provides to an individual worker.
Earplug product features and benefits
*U.S. EPA specifies the NRR as the measure of hearing protector noise reduction. However, 3M makes no warranties as to the suitability of the NRR for this purpose. 3M strongly recommends personal fit testing of hearing protectors. Research suggests that users may receive less noise reduction than indicated by the attenuation label value(s) on the packaging due to variation in fit, fitting skill, and motivation of the user. Refer to applicable regulations or guidance on how to adjust attenuation label values. It is recommended that the NRR be reduced by 50% to better estimate typical protection.
Disposable Foam Earplugs
3M™ Disposable Foam Earplugs, made from slow-recovery foam, help provide a combination of comfort and hearing protection for users. Once the foam earplugs are compressed into small cylinders (rolled down), they are easy to insert into ears where the slow recovery foam expands to fit the ear canals. 3M provides a wide range of disposable foam earplugs so you can choose the best solution for your needs.
How to use
Fitting Instructions
1. ROLL and compress disposable foam earplugs into a very thin crease-free cylinder.
2. REACH around the head to pull the ear outward and upward to help straighten the ear canal. Insert compressed earplug well into the ear canal.
3. CHECK FIT after inserting earplug.
4.LISTEN to steady loud noise with earplugs in both ears. Cover ears with tightly cupped hands. Noise should sound about the same whether or not ears are covered.
CAUTION: For greater comfort and safety, remove earplug slowly with twisting motion to gradually break the seal.
3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System
The 3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System assesses the amount of attenuation provided to a user of hearing protection.
Features:
• Dual-ear testing
• Fast, clear accurate results
• Earmuff and earplug testing capability
• Tests 7 frequencies on both ears simultaneously
• Seamless software integration
• Science-based, quantitative testing
• Compact design
• Compliant with ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018
