Sonomax Solution - comparison with other types of Hearing Protection Type of hearing Protection Advantages Disadvantages Real world attenuation for Individual Employees EARMUFFS Easy to fit Stable real world attenuation level (about 50% of NRR) Hot Heavy Pressure on both sides of the head May not fit with other protective gear Unknown EAR CANAL CAPS Smaller than earmuffs Fits with some protective gear Very difficult to insert properly Uncomfortable Provides limited attenuation Attenuation quite variable from fit to fit Unknown PREFORMED PLUGS EXPANDABLE (THROW AWAY) Small Fits with all other protective gear Very difficult to insert properly Can cause irritation after a while Unknown FLANGED Small Fits with all other protective gear Uncomfortable to many individuals Unknown CUSTOM PLUGS STANDARD Small Fits with all other protective gear Easily inserted 2-3 week delay for fabrication Unknown acoustic seal Unknown SONOMAX SONCUSTOMS Small Fits with all other protective gear Very easily inserted Designed to fit anybody's ears Medical Grade Silicone Compatible with communication systems (walkie-talkies etc) Implementation procedure: 15 minutes, including fitting, testing and training Attenuation known for each individual employee Measured with subject fit Precise sound filtering capacity to adapt to each employee workstation See some additional benefits provided by the Sonomax Solution™

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