--- title: "Hearing protection from uvex | PPE | uvex safety" url: "https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/products/hearing-protection" description: "Quality from uvex |" date: 2024-01-30 modified: 2026-05-15 locale: en_IE --- # Hearing protection from uvex | PPE | uvex safety Hearing protection ==================== Workplace noise can be at best a distraction and at worst pose serious health risks for employees. Noise induced hearing loss is still one of the most common occupational hazards of all as it develops painlessly, is progressive and generally goes unnoticed which is why the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425 includes noise among the irreversible health hazards. Our workplace hearing protection products include innovatively shaped and extremely comfortable disposable ear plugs, with patented x-grip for easy and safe removal and reusable ear plugs conveniently attached to a handy cord, easily cleanable and hygienically stored in individual carrying cases. [Learn about our sustainable manufacturing](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainable-hearing-protection-manufacturing) [Choosing the right sized hearing protection](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/knowledge/hearing-protection-size-and-fit) [What is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)?](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/noise-induced-hearing-loss) [How much noise is too much noise?](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/how-much-noise-is-too-much-noise) [How do we calculate a carbon footprint?](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/sustainability/co2-carbon-footprint) [Interested in a product trial?](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/product-assistants/start-a-hearing-protection-trial-with-uvex/) - 63 Products - FILTER New![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/shop-media/WS8WkTb9sWOAKrEc1wZdx0xWLUzrvmNmYKCd0lVuFfQ/cb:1788344567/w:540/h:540/bWVkaWEvODUvNjcvMDYvMTc4ODM0NDU2Ny8yMTI0MDk3X01haW4uanBn) uvex xact-fit test travel case for earmuffs 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communities and society. ### uvex K series earmuff range [ ![uvex K-series earmuffs](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/BCcMW1UZLeFVp2yRySvTvgctyBV1t4tYDNcabpZWBEk/w:345/h:197/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtay1zZXJpZXMtdGVhc2VyX2QxMTQ0YTA5ZmU:t/cb:526aaaa322eb6ddce691651fcd8f21a1357eb4fa/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3RlYXNlci91dmV4LWstc2VyaWVzLXRlYXNlci5qcGc_MTY1ODQwMjA4Mg "uvex K-series earmuffs") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/product-group/uvex-k-series-hearing-protection) Ergonomic design meets style and convenience: the uvex K-series range of earmuffs are engineered for the modern workplace, delivering premium all-day comfort. ### uvex xact-fit earplug range [ ![The uvex xact-fit range](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/cb_qocKSPmotfytvzDC1T1xQ5hBn7G9FB-DtXFeNFS8/w:345/h:197/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgteGFjdC1maXQtZmFtaWx5XzBhOWY4MzQxZmY:t/cb:a4cd7a43b96e7864999596cd64d42e0b81029081/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3RlYXNlci91dmV4LXhhY3QtZml0LWZhbWlseS5qcGc_MTU3ODQ4NTc4Nw "The uvex xact-fit range") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/product-group/uvex-xact-fit-hearing-range) The unique design of the uvex xact-fit is shaped to fit either the left or right ear, making the earplugs easy to insert and remove. Now available in three designs: reusable, disposable and detectable. ### What are harmful noise levels? [ ![What are harmful noise levels](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/rtKCjV0e1sLqRYzybBfoyEDuZwQBhz5j6Pdmf4rmRF0/w:345/h:197/fn:Y3NtX2hlYXJpbmctaGFybWZ1bC1ub2lzZS1sZXZlbHNfZjhlM2QzMDFmNA:t/cb:b8891b77cb56f5a4d27ab91c150fc4a9d6a004c2/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3RlYXNlci9oZWFyaW5nLWhhcm1mdWwtbm9pc2UtbGV2ZWxzLmpwZz8xNTM5ODU1NDIz "What are harmful noise levels") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/how-much-noise-is-too-much-noise) It's essential to protect our ears from harmful levels of noise, but how do we know what is a “harmful level”? The maximum period of time you should be exposed to harmful noise without hearing protection can be surprising. ### Choosing the right sized protection [ ![Choosing the right sized hearing protection](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/ppRFA4QxZk29039O1U40gATtmX4dtUsWBfulcDyWOQE/w:345/h:197/fn:Y3NtX2hlYXJpbmctcHJvdGVjdGlvbi1ndWlkZS10ZWFzZXJfMjk0Y2ZkYWUyYw:t/cb:43cce58885f7bbc6dbb32748dd43492bf134ee0d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3RlYXNlci9oZWFyaW5nLXByb3RlY3Rpb24tZ3VpZGUtdGVhc2VyLmpwZz8xNTM5ODU2MDcx "Choosing the right sized hearing protection") ](https://www.uvex-safety.ie/en/knowledge/hearing-protection-size-and-fit) Everyone’s ear canal is unique — much like a fingerprint. 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