Hearing protection

Many industries require professionals to work in loud environments.
Without proper hearing protection, excessive noise poses serious risks to your employees’ safety and health. It can lead to conditions such as tinnitus or hearing loss.

That’s why earmuffs are a vital piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - they reduce dangerous noise exposure by attenuating decibel levels. Rubix offers a wide selection of earmuffs tailored to every situation, helping professionals work safely and effectively.

Types of Earmuffs Available
Depending on your requirements, there are several earmuff categories, each with specific features.

Standard Headband Earmuffs
Designed for long-term use, headband earmuffs offer a high level of comfort and acoustic insulation.
They feature soft ear cushions and apply moderate pressure on the head, making them ideal for extended exposure to loud environments.

Helmet-Mounted or Shell Earmuffs
Both practical and flexible, these earmuffs deliver high-level noise protection and are easily adjustable.
They are especially suitable for construction, manufacturing, metalworking, and aerospace, where workers are frequently exposed to machinery, pneumatic tools, or other loud equipment.

Electronic Communication Earmuffs
These active earmuffs combine advanced electronics with noise reduction.
Equipped with speakers and a microphone, they often use Bluetooth technology, allowing your teams to communicate clearly—even in noisy environments.
They are a true asset for both safety and productivity, saving valuable time and reducing miscommunication risks.

More details about features, benefits, and selection criteria for communication earmuffs are available in our dedicated product listings.

Standards and Certifications
Rubix places worker health and safety as a top priority.
All our earmuffs comply with the EN 352 standard, ensuring appropriate protection levels based on the noise exposure.
This guarantees optimal safety and comfort, even in the most demanding environments.

Since April 2019, all hearing protection must also comply with the updated PPE Regulation 2016/425. This classifies earmuffs as Category III PPE, similar to respiratory protection, due to the serious health risks associated with prolonged noise exposure.

Leading Brands Offered by Rubix
Rubix offers a curated range of high-performance earmuffs from trusted brands known for their safety expertise:

3M – Their Peltor range, including the Peltor ProTac III, features advanced noise-reducing technologies and offers premium comfort for demanding professionals.

GISS – A Rubix brand offering industrial-grade hearing protection with certified performance, comfort, and safety—at a more competitive price point.

Uvex – Known for passive noise reduction technology, their earmuffs provide reliable protection and comfort in high-noise environments.

Applications and Industries
Earmuffs play a key role in occupational health and safety across multiple industries.
Beyond protection, they also help improve focus and increase productivity by reducing distractions.

Common use cases include:

• Construction sites – where heavy equipment and tools generate hazardous noise levels. Earmuffs help reduce direct exposure to harmful decibels.
• Manufacturing and production lines – where consistent hearing protection enhances operator concentration and reduces accident risk.
• Aerospace and automotive – where controlling background noise improves working conditions for high-precision tasks.

How to Choose the Right Earmuffs
To select the right earmuffs, it’s essential to assess the specific noise levels and environment.
Continuous noise and intermittent loud bursts require different attenuation technologies.

Key criteria to consider:

• Noise reduction rating (SNR)
• Comfort and ergonomic fit
• Communication capability, if needed
• Active vs. passive attenuation, depending on the application (industry, music, hunting, shooting, etc.)

If you work in a noisy environment, earmuffs are essential for both safety and wellbeing. Rubix offers a wide range of high-quality earmuffs with features to suit every professional requirement.