Hearing Protection Fit Test
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What is a hearing protection fit test?
Devices used to measure how well hearing protectors fit a wearer are finding their place in workplace health and safety programs.
These devices are commonly referred to as field attenuation estimation systems or FAES for short. They provide a measurement for the real attenuation provided to a user wearing a hearing protector like an ear plug or earmuff.
FAES will determine a personal attenuation rating (PAR) specific to the wearer and the make/model/size of hearing protector.
This rating often differs from the noise reduction rating (NRR) for a given hearing protection device (HPD). The PAR can then be used to determine if the hearing protector provides adequate protection for the user.
FAES are valuable additions to any hearing loss prevention program as they help wearers understand the importance of proper selection, use and care of their hearing protector. FAES can be used to show how choosing the right shape and size of earplug along with proper insertion technique can affect the level of protection.
We offer FAES options from IsoTunesTM, Honeywell, 3M, & HexArmor.
Features
IsoTunes
3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System
HexArmor™ Xact-Fit™ Hearing Protection Fit-Test System
Compatibility
Any brand
3M brand products
Any brand
Style of hearing
protector
Earplugs
Earplugs and earmuffs
Earplugs
Includes software
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fit Check Solo
Fit Check Solo takes the guess work out of hearing safety practices as a Field Attenuation System (FAES) that can test realistic user earplug attenuation. The system calculates a Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) and allows for users to receive feedback and instruction on their hearing safety practices, ensuring they can operate with confidence and achieve the noise reduction they need.
Features and Benefits
- Test is easy to administer and understand
- Can perform test on all types of earplugs
- Includes PC-based software to manage test results
- Performs Occluded (Earplugs in) and Un-occluded (Earplugs out) test
- Performs test at up to 7 frequencies
3M™ E-A-Rfit™ Dual-Ear Validation System
Individual fit testing using F-MIRE
Using field microphone-in-real-ear (F-MIRE) technology, E-A-Rfit generates a personal attenuation rating (PAR) in under 5 seconds for both ears. The test takes seven standard measured testing frequencies into account.
Fit testing in three steps:
Features and benefits
- Tests both ears simultaneously in under 5 seconds.
- Earplug and earmuff testing capability.
- Fast and easy way to find an employee’s personal attenuation rating (PAR).
- Tests for seven frequencies from 125Hz to 8000Hz.
- Science-based quantitative testing.
Xact-Fit™ Hearing Protection Fit-Test System
Xact-Fit™ by HexArmor® is an efficient fit-testing system that helps you understand exactly how much protection you're receiving from your Hearing Protection Device, regardless of brand or model. The Xact-Fit™ system by HexArmor® uses the Real Ear Attenuation at Threshold (REAT) testing method to provide accurate and reliable measurements of hearing protection effectiveness.
Features and benefits:
- Conduct testing with cordless Bluetooth headphones and tablet.
- Easy-to-use software for automatic upload of information and test results.
- Comprehensive report of the test to help users choose the best earplug for their needs.
- Cloud storage for easy access to files on multiple devices.
- For use in conjunction with Hearing Loss Prevention Program.