Hearsafe Australia Client Procurement Brief
Hearsafe Australia
Client Procurement Brief: Shokz OpenComm 2 Industrial Fleet Deployment
1. Executive Summary & Safety ROI
The Challenge: The "Hearing vs. Communication" Dilemma
In heavy industrial sectors, workers wearing traditional hearing protection face severe communication barriers. To hear radio dispatches or team alerts, employees frequently pull out their earplugs or lift their earmuffs. This brief exposure creates two massive corporate liabilities:
- WHS Non-Compliance: Exposure to hazardous industrial noise violates Australian workplace safety regulations, leading to permanent WorkCover liabilities.
- Fatal Isolation: Completely sealing off a worker's hearing removes situational awareness, preventing them from hearing approaching heavy machinery, vehicle reversing alarms, or structural emergency signals.
The Solution: Integrated Bone Conduction & Custom Protection
The Shokz OpenComm 2 Industrial Version relies on advanced bone conduction pads sitting on the cheekbones outside the ear canal, allowing seamless integration with Elacin Custom Hearing Protection.
- Dual Protection & Audio: Personnel keep their custom Elacin earplugs firmly inside their ears to block dangerous ambient decibels, while the headset transmits crystal-clear communication audio directly through the skull bones.
- Noise-Canceling Boom Mic: The adjustable microphone utilizes advanced DSP/cVc noise-canceling technology to filter out heavy machinery roar, ensuring clear outbound radio transmission without background distortion.
Business Justification
- Mitigation of Claims: A single noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) claim significantly exceeds the cost of an entire fleet deployment.
- Boosted Operational Productivity: Eliminating the need to halt machinery or walk to quiet zones just to take a clear phone call or radio dispatch saves minutes per worker, per day.
2. Indicative Volume Budget Framework
This budget model illustrates standard retail costs versus a projected corporate tier-3 B2B discount framework for a benchmark deployment of 120 units.
| Cost Component | Standard RRP Framework | Estimated B2B Bulk Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Price (Ex. GST) | $335.00 AUD | $285.00 AUD |
| Subtotal (120 Units Ex. GST) | $40,200.00 AUD | $34,200.00 AUD |
| 10% GST | $4,020.00 AUD | $3,420.00 AUD |
| Total Estimated Budget (Inc. GST) | $44,220.00 AUD | $37,620.00 AUD |
| Projected Corporate Savings | Baseline | $6,600.00 AUD |
*Note: Final pricing is subject to freight options, stock allocation, and any additional custom Elacin audiology fitting services if ear impressions are required.*
3. Request a Formal B2B Quotation
Complete the procurement form below. Our corporate accounts division will generate your custom tiered volume quote within 1 business day.
