3M Peltor Over-the-Head Earmuffs

3M Peltor over-the-head earmuffs are simple hearing protectors for ground crews running saws, chippers, and stump grinders. They are quick to put on and take off between tasks.

Protecting your hearing on the job

Chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders are loud enough to cause permanent hearing loss over time. Earmuffs are the simplest fix: they go on in a second and come off when you need to talk to the crew.

Over-the-head muffs suit ground workers who are not wearing a helmet. If you wear a helmet all day, a helmet-mounted muff is usually a better fit.

Wear hearing protection whenever you are near running saws, chippers, or grinders, not just when you are running them yourself. Ground workers feeding a chipper or bucking near a felling cut get almost the same noise exposure as the operator. Keep spare muffs on the truck so nobody goes without.

Getting a good seal

Push hair away from the cushions, keep glasses temples thin, and check the cushions for cracks. Replace cushions and foam inserts when they harden or flatten, since a poor seal lets noise in.

Hearing loss from noise is gradual and permanent, so the habit matters more than any single day. Make muffs part of the kit you put on before starting any power equipment.

See other hearing protection. Check the noise reduction rating on the product label and match it to your exposure.