Hearing Protection
Last month for Father’s Day my kids gave me a pair of ear muffs to wear while I cut the lawn and use other power tools. I have used the ear muffs several times now and the difference is remarkable. The outdoors was more enjoyable, less stressful, and my mind was busy with ideas for work and play.
I have underestimated the importance of hearing conservation and protection. I also recently received an email that had a link to this NIOSH tool for testing your hearing protection. Check it out.
Emergency responders hearing is occassionally at risk as we perform our duties. The most likely risk is from sirens and rescue tools. Hearing loss as a result of noise exposure is the second most self reported occupational injury in the United States. What noises do you encounter in your job that could cause permanent and irreversible hearing damage? After reviewing ear anatomy and hearing protection standards this RapidCE lessons introduces types of hearing protection.
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