Annual inspection of otoplastics: luxury or mandatory?

Otoplastics are custom-made hearing protectors and an important tool for people who work in noisy environments. They provide protection against harmful noise and help prevent hearing damage. In the Netherlands, it is legally required to wear hearing protection if the noise at the workplace is higher than 85 decibels. This applies to a large number of professions in construction and industry, for example.

In addition to the legal aspect, there is also a practical reason to carry out the annual audit. There are several factors that can contribute to worsening the fit of otoplastics, such as wear and tear due to daily use or changes in the ear due to age or weight changes.
This can lead to reduced protection and comfort. To ensure that the customized hearing protectors still offer sufficient protection, it is advisable to have an annual check-up. If wear, damage or other problems are detected, the hearing protectors must be replaced.

Luxury or mandatory?

In short, the annual inspection of otoplastics is not a luxury but important for the safety and health of employees. Employers are responsible for ensuring workplace safety and should therefore take the annual inspection of otoplastics seriously.

Seeh offers this aftercare, both in Hans Anders stores and on location. With your personal login, you can see in the Seeh order portal which employees have their otoplastics eligible for inspection. This overview is always up to date. If you want to have the check carried out, simply create an order form for the employee (s) concerned. And you can always have a leak test carried out in the meantime if you are unsure whether the otoplastics (still) offer sufficient damping.