The Howard Leight QB3HYG Banded Hearing Protection is an essential choice for anyone working in environments with intermittent noise hazards. Featuring a lightweight polypropylene band this hearing protection device ensures a secure fit while offering a comfortable experience with its super-soft foam pods that rest outside the ear. With an impressive SNR and NRR rating of 23 it effectively attenuates disruptive noise making it suitable for a wide range of applications including construction forestry and manufacturing.

This product meets rigorous safety standards such as EN 352-2 and OSHA regulations ensuring reliable performance for users in diverse industries like oil and gas welding and agriculture. Plus the patented design helps keep the ear pods clean and free from contamination as they are prevented from touching dirty surfaces. Additionally the inclusion of a pair of replacement pods enhances the longevity and usability of this hearing protection system making it a practical choice for professionals who require effective noise management without compromising on comfort.

FeaturesKey Features

  • Super-soft pods rest outside the ear for outstanding comfort
  • Patented band design prevents ear pods from touching dirty or contaminated surfaces
  • Lightweight and portable – designed especially for environments with intermittent noise hazards
  • Includes pair of replacement pods

Recommended Industries/Use

  • Agriculture
  • Chemical
  • Food Services
  • Forestry
  • Government
  • Law Enforcement
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Military
  • Mining
  • Municipal Services
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Steel and Metals
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Welding

Hazards

  • Noise

Regulations

  • 29 CFR 1910.95 – OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure (US)
  • ANSI S3.19-1974 – Attenuation Test Protocol (US)
  • Part II (R.S.C. 1985 c. L-2) – Canada Labour Code
  • Z94.2-1994 – Attenuation Test Protocol (CAN)
  • 2003/10/EC – EU Hearing Directive
  • 89/686/EEC – EU Directive/PPE
  • Category II – EC Category/PPE
  • EN 352-2:1993 – EU Standards
  • EN-24869-1:1993 – EU Standards
  • NOHSC: 1007 (2000) – National Standard for Occupational Noise (AUS/NZ)
  • NR 15 – Security and Health of Work Annexes 1 and 2 n°3.214/1978 – Occupational Noise Regulations (BR)
  • ANSI S12.6/1997 – Method B – Attenuation Test Protocol (BR)
  • 9001:2008 – ISO

Historical Brand

  • Howard Leight

Specifications

  • Color: Orange [pod] Red [band]
  • Pod Shape: Pod
  • Material: Foam [pod] Polypropylene [band]
  • Packaging: Resealable Bag
  • NRR: 23
  • Canada Class: B(L)
  • SNR: 23
  • SLC80: 20 dB / Class 3