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 Industrial accounts looking for an excellent cost
effective solution in protecting their employees, look no further than
custom-made Insta-Mold's - proven "on-the-spot" protection. This fact has been
even more recognized 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 as they are custom
shaped to the employee's own ear. Remaining flexible and soft throughout their
lifetime, the Insta-Molds will provide several years of use. 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/or the 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 lifespan 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
"uncorded" 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 "uncorded" 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 |
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