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The Sound of Safety

June 28, 2023 by Dr Rob Long 5 Comments

The Sound of Safety When people in safety see the word ‘sound’ they tend to think of noise hazards and hearing protection. Whilst these are important there are many other ways of thinking about ‘noise’ and ‘sound’ that are not associated with physical hazards and are much more dangerous. An … [Read more...] about The Sound of Safety

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Robert Long, Semiotics, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: listening, Noise, Safety, sound

The ‘Noise’ of Safety, Silence and Practicing of Mindfulness

December 30, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 4 Comments

With 10 tips at the end of the article on how to actively listen. See also: The Sound of Safety Snap, Crackle, Pop. That’s the Sound we Love to Hear Silences in Safety The ‘Noise’ of Safety, Silence and Practicing of Mindfulness When I was in Year 12 I completed my 5th year studying German. … [Read more...] about The ‘Noise’ of Safety, Silence and Practicing of Mindfulness

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Robert Long, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: mindfulness, Noise, Safety, silence in safety

We Need Hearing Protection

September 29, 2022 by Dr Rob Long 9 Comments

We Need Hearing Protection By Dr Rob Long I went to a safety conference recently and learned a new use for hearing protection. There is nothing more dangerous to the safety industry than the constant ‘spin’ of safety noise. Why is it that we keep hearing so many myths about safety being projected … [Read more...] about We Need Hearing Protection

Filed Under: Communication and Consultation, Robert Long, Safety Culture Tagged With: harmonisation, hearing protection, Noise, safety conference, safety mythology

Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

April 26, 2014 by Barry Spud 1 Comment

Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss By Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH Noise, or unwanted sound, is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in a medium (usually air), caused by vibration or turbulence. These pressure changes produce waves emanating away from the … [Read more...] about Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: hearing loss, hearing protection, Noise

Hearing Conservation Compliance & Sex

March 4, 2014 by Karl Cameron Leave a Comment

Hearing Conservation Compliance & Sex Guest Post by Karl Cameron Noise is one of the most widely spread occupational health problems in the workforce today. Millions of workers are exposed to noise levels that are potentially hazardous to their hearing. Noise being generally classed as … [Read more...] about Hearing Conservation Compliance & Sex

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: hearing conservation, hearing loss, hearing protection, Noise, potency, Safe Sex

Listen to Music Safely at Work

July 7, 2013 by Admin 3 Comments

Listen to Music Safely at Work   Having trouble getting people to wear hearing protection? Employees like to listen to music but cant hear what going on around them? These ear muffs from Elvex could be the answer. The have a built in radio and earphone jack. Speakers limited to 82dB and … [Read more...] about Listen to Music Safely at Work

Filed Under: PPE Tagged With: ear muffs, earphone jack, hearing protection, music, Noise, radio, Safety Products, speakers

Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace

June 22, 2012 by Admin 2 Comments

Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace Guest post Exposure to loud noises has serious short-term and long-term health consequences for employees, including permanent hearing loss. Some effects of industrial noise, such as increased irritability and difficulty concentrating, reduce … [Read more...] about Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: hearing loss, hearing protection, Noise, noise damage, workplace

The Importance of High Quality Ear Protection in Noisy Work Environments

May 29, 2012 by Admin 1 Comment

The Importance of High Quality Ear Protection in Noisy Work Environments Working in a noisy environment is not always easy but sometimes unavoidable. Not only does the work require the focus of any job, it also requires taking measures to protect the ears from potential damage. High quality ear … [Read more...] about The Importance of High Quality Ear Protection in Noisy Work Environments

Filed Under: PPE Tagged With: ear protection, hearing protection, Noise, Safety Equipment

Noise induced hearing loss

April 28, 2012 by Admin 2 Comments

Noise induced hearing loss Our senses are based on an ability to capture incoming information and translate those triggers into meaningful information. And so, hearing is based on an ability to capture sound waves coming into the ear from the surrounding air that are then delivered via the hearing … [Read more...] about Noise induced hearing loss

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: hearing loss, Hearing protection, Noise, noise induced

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