Jan147 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Recently got another job after loosing job back in February, taken on temporary and now been offered a permanent job. I am lucky in that I work for a Health/Medical company who provide a Occupational Health check up prior to employment both to their staff and other companies. Part of the medical involved a hearing test and I was shocked to see the results especially when I was asked had I not heard some of the noises. It was only when I saw the print out that it revealed my hearing on my right side is bad and that is the side I shoot on. I have now got to see my G.P. and see what he suggests next. Whilst I allways wear ear protection muffs for shooting I have in the past as part of my job gone down on the engineering shop floors to see people and this is where I encountered noisy environments. So please all you people that take your hearing for granted, not only when your shooting or if you work in noisy environments - please wear your ear protection and if you dont you really need to seriously consider why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltsmark Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 "sound " advice Jan, i am going to invest in some Peltor sporttacs lot of money but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 The side you shoot from is typically damaged less than the other side of your head if you are not wearing hearing protection as the stock shields the blast slightly. Sounds like it isn't shooting that's the biggest cause of your problem. As someone who's had 3 op's on his ears I can sympathise. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodystock Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 funny you should say that-l have been told to go and see my g.P , then to refer me to a hearing specialist. I am a welder/ fab by trade, and have shot guns all of my life, l wear ear plugs now but l never did when l was at work or shooting back when l was younger- maybe 15-20 I am only 27 now so its gonna be a problem later on in life l can tell. I wanted to join the fire brigade at some point but that might be out the window now!! no good them shouting theirs a fire behind me if l'm corned beef!! Let that be a warning to you youngens and oldens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I know my hearing is suffering. I always remember to take hearing protection, but because my shooting is a bit of a social thing rather than a heavy duty session, I find myself easing them off my ears or out of my ears to facilitate conversation Kind of defeats the object Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbonrocket Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I had my Occupational Health check yesterday for Kelda Water. Apparently my hearing is excellent for my 39 years but I have a loss in the 3kHz area in my right ear. I think its the wife, I am going to move the chairs around in the front room. On the other side - At work with air blowers and grinding machinery - Ear muffs all the time!!!! AND at the same time Eye protection is now compulsary at work and I like it. Got to look after yourself. Carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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