{"title":"Hearing Protection NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoise-induced hearing loss is permanent, progressive, and entirely preventable. Yet it remains one of the most common occupational diseases in New Zealand, affecting workers in construction, forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, and many other industries. Quality hearing protection, properly fitted and consistently worn, provides excellent protection against occupational noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur hearing protection range includes disposable earplugs, reusable earplugs, and earmuffs from quality brands including \u003cstrong\u003e3M\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePortwest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEsko\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eArmour Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering Class 1 through Class 5 under \u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 1270\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding Hearing Protection Classes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1 (SLC80 10-13):\u003c\/strong\u003e Light industrial environments, up to 90dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 2 (SLC80 14-17):\u003c\/strong\u003e General industry, up to 95dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 3 (SLC80 18-21):\u003c\/strong\u003e Louder machinery, up to 100dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 4 (SLC80 22-25):\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy industry, up to 105dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 5 (SLC80 26+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Very loud environments including chainsaw operation, up to 110dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNZ law requires hearing protection when noise exceeds 85dB(A) as an 8-hour average. Chainsaw operation typically reaches 100-115dB — Class 5 protection is essential. 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