Zip-Outs, cutting-edge line of hearing protection solutions released

Oct 27 2009

StreamWorks Products Group, Inc. (SPG), renowned for developing innovative consumer products across several industries, has announced the release of Zip-Outs™ – the foremost product under its new PlugsSafety division, a cutting-edge line of hearing protection solutions. The latest in a robust collection of more than 125 unique SPG “Simply Smarter” products, Zip-Outs provides a convenient means to access ear plugs for hearing protection, enabling all users to easily meet OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements.

“Although hearing loss – the number one work-related injury in the country – is completely preventable with proper hearing protection, safety measures are often ignored because products are uncomfortable and inconvenient,” said SPG Co-founder and CEO Bill Brauner. “With our latest ‘Simply Smarter’ product, we sought to resolve these issues. Using a zipper tethering system that installs quickly and easily into any hard hat, new or old, Zip-Outs are a readily accessible solution to hearing protection.”

Zip-Outs’ zip out/zip in tethering system guarantees ear plugs are always available to the hard hat wearer. Zip-Outs’ unique ear plug delivery and retention system attaches Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)-rated ear plugs directly to all types of hard hats. PlugsSafety™ also manufactures a line of ball caps with a similar tethered hearing protection delivery system ensuring ear plugs are constantly with users, and these are available either blank or customized with your company logo.

The product is offered in hard or soft plugs, providing users a comfortable and convenient defense against hearing-related injuries. Zip-Outs are designed to allow simple earplug removal for replacement and cleaning. PlugsSafety manufactures a line of soft foam plugs for use with Zip-Outs under the DuraFoam™ brand and permanent plugs under the PermaPlug™ brand. Recent market surveys conducted by prominent research firm Baker Street Solutions has already revealed that “PlugsSafety is end-user preferred and exceeds expectations for hearing safety, reliability, cost and convenience.”

“Zip-Outs, which retail for one one-thousandth of the cost of penalties associated with workplace safety violations, are a profoundly worthwhile investment,” noted Brauner.

PlugsSafety’s patented Zip-Outs are available for $7 per pair and can be purchased through PlugsSafety sales representatives and select distributors around the world.