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Ear defenders, ear plugs and hearing protection for noisy workplaces

Shop hearing protection, ear defenders, ear plugs and hearing protection accessories for construction, engineering, manufacturing, workshops, warehouses, maintenance, plant rooms, roadwork, grounds work and other noisy environments. Choose by noise level, exposure time, wearer comfort, compatibility with helmets and whether the job needs ear plugs, ear defenders or both.

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BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Ear defenders & ear plugs Helmet-compatible options Choose by noise exposure Comfort, fit & storage matter

Ear defenders, ear plugs and hearing protection accessories for noisy workplaces, construction, engineering, manufacturing and site teams — Hearing protection for noisy workplaces, construction sites, workshops, manufacturing, maintenance, machinery areas and site teams.

BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Buy workplace hearing protection from a trusted UK safety supplier

EN352 Hearing PPE options Ear defenders, ear plugs and helmet-mounted hearing protection

SNR Choose by noise level Match protection to the noise exposure and task duration

Fit Comfort and fit matter Workers are more likely to wear protection that fits the job

Site Helmet compatibility Consider helmet-mounted options where head PPE is also required

Care Storage and replacement Keep ear plugs, defenders and accessories clean, available and usable

BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Buy workplace hearing protection from a trusted UK safety supplier

EN352 Hearing PPE options Ear defenders, ear plugs and helmet-mounted hearing protection

SNR Choose by noise level Match protection to the noise exposure and task duration

Fit Comfort and fit matter Workers are more likely to wear protection that fits the job

Site Helmet compatibility Consider helmet-mounted options where head PPE is also required

Care Storage and replacement Keep ear plugs, defenders and accessories clean, available and usable

Ear defenders

Choose ear defenders and ear muffs for noisy workplaces where over-ear protection, comfort and repeat use matter.

Best for: construction, workshops, manufacturing, machinery areas, maintenance and site teams.
Choose when: workers need reusable over-ear protection for regular noisy tasks.
Buying focus: check SNR rating, comfort, seal, helmet compatibility and wear time.

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Ear plugs

Choose disposable, reusable, corded or banded ear plugs for compact hearing protection in noisy work areas.

Best for: factories, workshops, visitors, warehouses, construction, maintenance and repeat-noise areas.
Choose when: workers need in-ear protection that is easy to issue, carry or replace.
Buying focus: consider comfort, hygiene, SNR rating, disposable use and access points.

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Accessories

Hearing protection accessories

Choose hearing protection accessories, dispensers and support items to keep ear plugs and hearing PPE available, clean and organised.

Best for: PPE stations, workshops, production lines, visitor areas, stores and repeat-use environments.
Choose when: teams need hearing PPE kept accessible and easy to issue.
Buying focus: support daily use, storage, hygiene, replenishment and replacement routines.

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Buying help

Ear plugs or ear defenders?

Ear plugs and ear defenders protect in different ways. The right choice depends on the noise level, exposure time, wearer comfort, hygiene, helmet use, communication needs and whether the team needs disposable or reusable hearing PPE.

Read the hearing protection guide to compare ear plugs, ear defenders, helmet-mounted options, fit, comfort and replacement.
Shop ear defenders for reusable over-ear hearing protection.
Shop ear plugs for disposable, reusable, corded and banded options.

Noise control

Reduce the noise before relying on PPE

Hearing protection is important, but it should sit inside a wider noise-control plan. Where possible, reduce exposure first, then use suitable hearing PPE to help protect workers from remaining noise risk.

Read how to mitigate excessive noise for a wider view of workplace noise control.
Read the tinnitus article for a reminder of why hearing protection matters in noisy work.
Check the Ultimate PPE Guide when hearing protection is part of a wider safety setup.

Full PPE

Build the full noisy-task PPE setup

Noisy tasks often involve more than hearing risk. Machinery, cutting, grinding, construction and maintenance work may also need head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, gloves, safety footwear or hi vis workwear.

Add head protection where helmets, bump caps or helmet-mounted ear defenders are needed.
Add eye and face protection for cutting, grinding, particles, dust and workshop hazards.
Add respiratory protection where dusty or particle-generating tasks are involved.
Best Price Promise helps with larger PPE and workwear orders.

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Portwest Ear Plug Dispenser (500 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £66.07 Inc VAT £55.06 Exc VAT
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Portwest Replacement Pods (50 pairs)

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Best Price £8.66 Inc VAT £7.22 Exc VAT
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Portwest Ear Plug Dispenser Refill Pack (500 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £33.86 Inc VAT £28.22 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders High

1 colour One Size

Best Price £10.55 Inc VAT £8.79 Exc VAT
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Portwest Premium Ear Defenders

1 colour One Size

Best Price £12.60 Inc VAT £10.50 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders High Clip-On

1 colour One Size

Best Price £9.89 Inc VAT £8.24 Exc VAT
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Portwest Detectable TPR Corded Ear Plugs (50 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £30.71 Inc VAT £25.59 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Low

1 colour One Size

Best Price £9.06 Inc VAT £7.55 Exc VAT
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Portwest Detectable Corded PU Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £48.83 Inc VAT £40.69 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Medium

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Best Price £9.06 Inc VAT £7.55 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Low Clip-On

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Best Price £8.66 Inc VAT £7.22 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Medium Clip-On

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Best Price £9.46 Inc VAT £7.88 Exc VAT
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Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Neckband

1 colour One Size

Best Price £10.24 Inc VAT £8.53 Exc VAT
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Portwest Banded Ear Plugs (20 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £18.47 Inc VAT £15.39 Exc VAT
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Portwest Super HV Ear Defenders

1 colour One Size

Best Price £5.99 Inc VAT £4.99 Exc VAT
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Portwest PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £20.08 Inc VAT £16.73 Exc VAT
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Portwest Reusable Corded TPR Ear Plugs (50 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £24.80 Inc VAT £20.67 Exc VAT
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Portwest Endurance HV Clip-On Ear Defenders

2 colours One Size

Best Price £9.06 Inc VAT £7.55 Exc VAT
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200 Pack

Portwest Bell Comfort PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £23.47 Inc VAT £19.56 Exc VAT
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Portwest Corded PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £33.40 Inc VAT £27.83 Exc VAT
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Portwest Slim Ear Defenders

1 colour One Size

Best Price £5.34 Inc VAT £4.45 Exc VAT
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Portwest Classic Ear Defenders

2 colours One Size

Best Price £3.62 Inc VAT £3.02 Exc VAT
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200 Pack

Portwest Bell Comfort PU Foam Ear Plugs Corded (200 pairs)

1 colour One Size

Best Price £33.86 Inc VAT £28.22 Exc VAT
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Portwest Super Ear Defenders

2 colours One Size

Best Price £5.04 Inc VAT £4.20 Exc VAT
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Ear defenders, ear plugs and hearing protection for noisy workplaces

Ear defenders, ear plugs and hearing protection accessories by noise risk

Ear defenders

Ear plugs

Hearing protection accessories

Ear plugs or ear defenders?

Reduce the noise before relying on PPE

Build the full noisy-task PPE setup

Portwest Ear Plug Dispenser (500 pairs)

Portwest Replacement Pods (50 pairs)

Portwest Ear Plug Dispenser Refill Pack (500 pairs)

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders High

Portwest Premium Ear Defenders

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders High Clip-On

Portwest Detectable TPR Corded Ear Plugs (50 pairs)

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Low

Portwest Detectable Corded PU Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Medium

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Low Clip-On

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Medium Clip-On

Portwest HV Extreme Ear Defenders Neckband

Portwest Banded Ear Plugs (20 pairs)

Portwest Super HV Ear Defenders

Portwest PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

Portwest Reusable Corded TPR Ear Plugs (50 pairs)

Portwest Endurance HV Clip-On Ear Defenders

Portwest Bell Comfort PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

Portwest Corded PU Foam Ear Plugs (200 pairs)

Portwest Slim Ear Defenders

Portwest Classic Ear Defenders

Portwest Bell Comfort PU Foam Ear Plugs Corded (200 pairs)

Portwest Super Ear Defenders

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