British Department of Defence selects SonoCustom(TM) over competition
Sonomax UK Limited reports that working for extended periods on military airfields and in close proximity to fast jet aircraft with a typical noise exposure of between 110 and 140 decibels, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Fire Risk Management Organization (DFRMO) recognized the need to review the hearing protection being supplied to their fire fighters. Following a detailed procurement process, that took into account the various elements of the fire fighters role, they selected the SonoCustom(R) custom fitted earplugs from Sonomax(R).
With 85 fire stations, 13 of those based abroad and in excess of 2,400 fire-fighters requiring hearing protection, DFRMO embarked on an extensive risk assessment project to clearly identify what was needed, the performance expectations of the new hearing protection and any other considerations such as compatibility with other operational equipment. Extensive product testing revealed that Sonomax not only out-performed all other equipment by offering far greater protection, but also proved to be easier to fit and therefore implement across all the stations both in the UK and abroad. It also sat comfortably under the organization's existing Gallet helmet.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Phil Salt, who project managed the procurement process explained "We are distributing 2,620 pairs of SonoCustom for our operational staff and it is critical that this equipment not only protects our fire fighter's hearing but is also comfortable to wear and straight forward to fit so that they can complete their airfield and structural fire fighting and training roles without detriment to their hearing.
SonoCustom from Sonomax