Offshore Drilling
Accidents are not an option when working miles from shore on an oil platform. Safety starts with the employee and proper use of their PPE. Their personal hearing protection and two-way communication should be synchronized to ensure everyone is constantly aware of imminent dangers and reliable processes. CavCom Ear Sets are used exclusively by dozens of Drill Rigs and companies that demand the most from their safety measures.
Find your position below and click the row for product details:
Protect
Offering optimum comfort hearing protection in either solid or filtered protectors.
Protect + Listen
Can be plugged directly into a 2-way radio or speaker mic to hear radio messages clearly in high noise under the protection of the high NRR ear set.
Protect + Listen + Talk
For environments too loud to hear the speaker mic or requiring a respirator. Great hearing protection and clear two-way radio communication.
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| This role is one of the most important on the job. As the on-site representative of the operating/exploration company, immediate communication is key to ensure job functions and safety are supervised properly. It is crucial to always be in touch with company employees and contractors alike to ensure operational efficiency is maximized. | |||
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| Crane Operators have one of the most demanding jobs on the Platform. Not only do these operators have to work in a high noise area, created by the cranes engine, but have to rely on others to assist with their lifts. Line of sight is often a problem and the Rigger and/or Flagman must be able to communicate clearly with the Crane Operator to ensure the lift is safe and efficient. 2-Way communication is crucial here! | |||
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| The Derrickhand must be equipped with efficient communications to ensure their actions are matched with the Drillers requests. Accuracy and precision are crucial here to ensure they are efficient and safe at all times while performing all tasks, and there is little room for ill-communication. | |||
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| With an incredibly demanding role, the driller is the one in charge of real time decisions during the drilling operations and needs to know what is going on at all times. 2-way communications is critical to ensure the platform corresponds to the timescale of which the sections operate. | |||
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| Maintenance workers are constantly on the move in and out of high noise areas. Sometimes the biggest problem is simply hearing their radio, other times they need full communication. When working in an area such as the engine room, it is nearly impossible hear or be heard over the 2-way radio. | |||
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| Carrying out the drilling operation requires a great deal of co-ordination between your team. This is a very demanding job physically and mentally and no operation can afford communication breakdowns. PLT is key here! | |||
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| The Roustabout in many cases requires the ultimate communication tool, due to multiple activities performed. This position often acquires the most injuries due to lack of experience and knowledge, which make 2-way communication key. |

