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SAFETY
Disposable Particulate Respirators Moldex Rockets® Earplugs
“ They’re easy to fit and comfortable to wear, and they keep
us OSHA compliant.”
“ To protect my workers’
hearing from permanent
damage, I equip them
with Moldex Rockets
Earplugs.”
“My workers are often exposed to harmful gases and dusts
that come from drilling. I keep my team protected with ZEE
respirators. They’re easy to fit and comfortable to wear,
even through heat and humidity, and they keep us OSHA
compliant.” When employees are exposed to harmful dusts
and particles, ZEE Particulate Respirators provide the right
level of comfortable protection to keep the workplace
productive and compliant.
“Underground drilling is noisy, especially in a confined
space. To protect my workers’ hearing from permanent
damage, I equip them with Moldex Rockets® from
ZEE Medical. The foam conforms comfortably to the ear
so they can wear them throughout their entire shift.”
Conveniently packaged in a durable carrying case,
Moldex Rockets are designed for easy insertion and
comfortable wear. They come with a cord, and can be
washed and reused.
OSHA Zone OSHA Zone
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) issues recommendations for respirator use. Industrial
type approvals are in accordance to the NIOSH federal
respiratory regulations 42 CFR Part 84.
The OSHA respirator standard applies to all occupational
airborne exposures to contaminated air where the employee is:
1. Exposed to a hazardous level of an airborne contaminant; or
2. Required by the employer to wear respirators; or
3. Permitted to wear respirators.
References
• 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, Personal protective equipment. OSHA Standard.
• 1910.134, Respiratory protection
• 1910.134(a), Permissible practice
The following regulations have been established by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Notice that
for every increase of 5 dBs, the permissible exposure time is cut in
half. Keep in mind hearing damage is a result of time + exposure.
OSHA Regulation 1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure Table:
DURATION PER DAY DECIBELS
8 Hours 90
6 Hours 92
4 Hours 95
3 Hours 97
2 Hours 100
11/2 Hours 102
1 Hour 105
30 Minutes 110
15 Minutes 115
P e a c e o f M i n d . D e l i v e r e d .