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LABORATORY ATTENUATION
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fit testing of hearing protectors. Research suggests that users may receive less noise reduction than
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Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
17.9
26.0
31.3
32.4
38.9
41.3
44.7
46.2
22 dB
B
Standard Deviation (dB)
4.0
2.3
2.7
3.2
3.2
3.0
3.8
4.4
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
17.6
24.9
33.4
39.3
41.4
46.2
21 dB
B
Standard Deviation (dB)
4.2
2.7
2.3
3.8
4.1
3.0
3.4
3.0
4.7
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
11.4
21.7
28.9
33.1
40.8
38.8
37.3
37.3
20 dB
B
Standard Deviation (dB)
2.8
2.7
2.0
2.7
1.9
3.7
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
20.3
26.4
32.1
33.0
39.7
34.1
39.4
40.1
22 dB
A
Standard Deviation (dB)
3.9
2.7
3.0
2.8
3.7
2.9
2.3
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
17.6
26.1
32.9
40.9
40.0
21 dB
A
Standard Deviation (dB)
3.9
3.3
2.6
2.8
2.3
3.0
2.6
2.4
* Tested with 3M™ Ceradyne™ Ballistic Helmet
** Tested with OPSCOR™ Helmet
Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1000
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
CSA
Class
Mean Attenuation (dB)
13.6
17.7
28.8
31.9
32.3
39.3
39.9
42.1
41.4
23 dB
B
Standard Deviation (dB)
2.6
2.7
1.9
4.1
2.3
2.6
Folding headband with foam cushion*
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92
Folding headband with gel cushion**
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92 with HY80A
Backband with foam cushion*
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92
Backband with gel cushion**
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92 with HY80A
Helmet attachment with foam cushion*
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92
Helmet attachment with gel cushion**
MT20H682; AS-PATRIOT-92; AS-USCG-92 with HY80A
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