Individuals.
If you are an individual requiring hearing protection for
your employment, Arizona Ear Protection Inc. can provide you
with custom hearing protection for virtually any application.
Please contact us for specific details and special pricing
options.
Industrial Accounts.
Industrial accounts looking for an excellent cost effective
solution in protecting their employees, look no further than
custom-made Insta-Mold's. Insta-Molds have a registered CE
number for European distribution and continue to be recognized
worldwide as the leader in proven "on-the-spot"
protection, especially now that hearing loss litigation and
testing have been increasing.
Insta-Mold earplugs are made from a medical
grade silicone and provide employees with the ultimate in
comfort and satisfaction since they are custom shaped to the
employee's own ear. The Insta-Molds will provide 4-7 years
of use, remaining flexible and soft throughout their lifetime.
This eliminates the amount of discomfort employees face with
the typical supplied foam earplugs when they try to expand
back to their original shape, and also eliminates the discomfort
from constant pressure of a set of earmuffs.
Insta-Mold's will also reduce
the amount a company annually spends on hearing protection requirements.
With a life span of 4-7 years depending on use, working environment
and employee care, Insta-Mold's have benefits beyond just hearing
protection. Below is a quick cost comparison chart reflecting
the widely used "un corded" foam disposable earplug
($0.20/pair - $0.35/pair) versus a set of "corded"
Insta-Mold's. This example makes a conservative assumption that
an employee will use only two pairs of "un corded"
foam plugs each day for a total year of 240 work days. ("Corded"
foam earplugs are generally $0.15 to $0.20 more expensive per
pair).
# of Employees
Cost/Day
Cost/Year
Total Costs Foam Plugs
Total Costs Insta-Mold's
Savings 1 Year
Savings 2 Years
1
$0.40
$96.00
$96.00/year
$50.00
$46.00
$142.00
25
$10.00
$2,400.00
$2,400.00/year
$1,250.00
$1,150.00
$3,550.00
50
$20.00
$4,800.00
$4,800.00/year
$2,500.00
$2,300.00
$7,100.00
100
$40.00
$9,600.00
$9,600.00/year
$5,000.00
$4,600.00
$14,200.00
150
$60.00
$14,400.00
$14,400.00/year
$7,500.00
$6,900.00
$21,300.00
Factoring this equation over a four-year
period, this cost comparison becomes immense, especially with
a larger workforce. In addition, the money that is saved can
be better allocated to research and design, machinery maintenance,
computer upgrades, building improvements, and employee hiring
and training. The immediate benefits will be recognized to
both company and employee for many years to come.
How Much
Protection Can One Expect From a
Well-Fit Pair of Insta-Mold Ear Protectors?
Look at the chart below to
see the results for yourself!
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3000
4000
6000
8000
Mean Attenuations (dB)
25.1
30.2
33.2
34.2
36.1
37.9
40.8
42.0
40.4
Standard Deviations (dB)
1.7
3.7
3.8
2.3
3.7
4.7
4.3
5.0
3.6
All tests were conducted
in accordance with ANSI (1974 and 1984) and EPA - 1979 Standards
performed by: Michael J. Metz, Ph.D - Audiology Associates
Reviewed by: Garry G. Gordon, M.S.
NRR (per EPA-1979) 29.8dB
Other recognizable industrial companies
who have used, or have their own "on-site" industrial nurses
make Insta-Mold's for their employees
Coors
Ideal Basic Cement
Oscar Mayer
Trus Joist
Johns Manville
IBM
Anheuser Busch
Pillsbury
Colorado Interstate Gas
Martin Marietta
U.S. Mint
Jolly Rancher
Stearns Potato
British Petroleum
General Cable
Beech Aircraft
Ball Corporation
For more information about the Insta-Mold
process, or to arrange a trial group fitting, please contact
us.
