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IN HIS LATEST COLUMN FOR NI BUILDER, ALAN O CONNOR LOOKS AT THE FUTURE OF HEARING PROTECTION ON SITE, THE HELLBERG SAFETY LOCAL 2…
Hearing protection is one of the most overlooked essentials in the trades. Day after day, workers are exposed to constant background noise that slowly damages hearing, often without realising it until it’s too late. The solution is simple: better ear protection. Enter the Hellberg Safety Local 2, a premium piece of kit that’s pushing hearing protection into the future. What sets these apart isn’t just noise reduction, it’s the technology packed inside: • Built-in two-way radio communication • Active listening technology • Noise-cancelling boom microphone • Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity • 16 licence-free channels (PMR 446) • 38 sub-channels • Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice activation (VOX) • Intuitive interface with OLED display • Mobile app control • Water and dust resistance (IP56 rated) This isn’t just ear protection, it’s a full communication system. The standout feature is the active listening. Built- in microphones allow you to hear your surroundings
clearly, while keeping sound levels below 80dB to protect your hearing. That means awareness without the damage. Communication on site is where these really shine. The integrated two-way radio, combined with a noise-cancelling boom mic, delivers clear communication, even in loud environments. Whether you’re using PTT or VOX, it’s seamless and genuinely a game changer. The design is practical too. Rubberised, glove-friendly buttons and a clear LED display make them easy to use on the job, even in tough conditions. Then there’s the app. Hellberg has taken things further with mobile control, letting you manage settings and communication groups with ease; something you wouldn’t expect from traditional ear defenders. Add in multipoint Bluetooth, and you can take calls or listen to music without missing a beat. At over £1,000, these sit firmly in the premium category. But this isn’t just about comfort or convenience, it’s about long-term hearing protection, better communication and working smarter on site.
Don’t let the price tag put you off. Investing in your hearing now is a lot cheaper than dealing with hearing loss later. Alan O Connor runs Als Tool Channel, sharing tool and industry knowledge across social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, with a combined audience of over 69.4k followers.
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