Valmet, a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, needed a PPE change at one of its locations. See how HexArmor® helped get their workers the right hearing protection that reduced waste.
The issue
Matt, a Regional Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager at Valmet, reached out to HexArmor® with hearing protection issues that needed addressing.
The plant floor at one of their locations needed an easier, more hygienic way to dispense earplugs due to the high volume of earplugs being used.
The solution
With HexArmor’s help, several PPE options were chosen to trial, and the company was able to find the protection they needed per application.
The Turn2® magnetic dispenser along with accuFit® 300 pair/refill in size medium was recommended for its decibel needs as well as ease of vending.
The result
The ease of use was a huge appeal of the Turn2® dispenser for both the user and distributor. The magnetic back allows the dispenser to be placed almost anywhere in the plant, and the controlled release system keeps the earplugs clean by dispensing one at a time, eliminating a mess on the floor and reducing waste.
Plus, HexArmor's hearing protection is a sustainable PPE option - read more about that here.
As for the distributor, where before a vending machine had to be refilled every few days in a time-intensive process of adding little individual packets, now all they have to do is open two boxes of accuFit® to refill the dispenser.
“HexArmor hearing is easy [to use], comfortable, and didn’t cause a huge mess, which makes my life easier,” Matt said. “My experience with HexArmor has been better than I could have ever hoped for. Fast, timely response, plenty of trials to ensure you get the best fit for your processes.”
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