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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: 67_Satellite]
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01/15/11 12:25 PM
01/15/11 12:25 PM
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On the south side of Nowhere
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I have worked in screw machine shops with high noise levels for 24 years and these are my favorites. Some guys leave them stick half way out of their ears, but I shove them in all the way. Don't worry,a pinky fingernail will get them right out.I have tried all different types and they are the most comfortable. Some of the other tapered types have a 1 or 2 decibel better noise reduction rating, but feel like they expand all day and cause pain after a while. The company mandates hearing tests every year and there has been no change in my hearing yet.  http://www.coopersafety.com/product/e-a-r-classic-earplugs-1319.aspx
Same hear. (pun intended)
I like those the best. I buy them in boxes of 200.
People try to make fun of me, I use them so much.
No screw machines at the shop I work at now but,
people don't realize how loud everything actually is,
until it's too late. 8-10 hrs a day for years, takes
it's toll.
Not to mention racing, chain saws, lawn mowers, etc.
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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: 67_Satellite]
#904909
01/15/11 10:28 PM
01/15/11 10:28 PM
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gulfport, ms, west mi
rowin4
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Looks like the yellow cooper plugs are the popular choice, will have to pick some up, Thats what were used in the factory were I worked for thirty years, Like a dumb #$% I didn't use them. Went for a hearing check, the woman said a hearing aid would be of no use. Well I guess I saved some money on that.  
it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead
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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: Crizila]
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01/15/11 10:46 PM
01/15/11 10:46 PM
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Bitopia
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Ya, worked in a noisy environment much of my life - before there was OSHA. Paying for it now. I now use those yellow plugs also.
In the early 70's during college breaks I worked construction. OSHA was just coming into force and no one on the jobsite wanted to deal with it, so they said let the college kid deal handle it. Hearing protection was one important aspect. I ever since won't even pick up a drill without my hearing protectors on. After almost 40 years in the concert industry as a soundman, etc, I'm lucky to still have a decent set of ears, sadly many others don't.
I believe Cicero said that some of life's most important decisions are made when we are least capable of making them.
I get a kick out of all the TV shows where no hearing protection, welding gloves, dust mask, short sleeves , etc are being worn. I'd face a fine at our shop if we were so careless.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: Bigbeep]
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01/21/11 04:34 AM
01/21/11 04:34 AM
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Salem
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It used to be only real "men" worked in the shop clanging stuff around, throwing wrenches, and hammering on stuff without hearing protection. Now, all those heros can't hear their Grandchildren. I'll wear my earplugs ANYWHERE, and that includes going to some venue where a wannabe band is on stage trying to make the whole establishment deaf. A couple of tricks I'll pass on: 1. The yellow earplugs are very effective if you are patient putting them in: Roll them tight to get the right shape for your ear, push them in as far as comfortable, and then hold them with your finger so they expand inside, not pushing their way out. 2. Found this out by accident, but, if you leave the yellow ear plugs in your pant pockets and chuck 'em in the washing machine they come out good as new.  The orange ones that were pointed out, swell up and are useless. 
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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: rowin4]
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01/21/11 07:14 PM
01/21/11 07:14 PM
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eastern time zone
Doug Walker
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I work around aircraft and wear foam ear plugs all day long. My preference is Howard Leight or Moldex products. I do not care for the corded ear plugs at all. You can buy these by the box (a few hundred pair) from the nearby Fastenal or Grainger and the pricing is okay.
At the dragraces I am good with the foam earplugs until the nitro cars run. Then if I am anywhere near the starting line I wear both the foam plugs and the acoustic earmuffs. Peltor is the name to go with for earmuffs.
Last edited by Doug Walker; 01/21/11 09:34 PM.
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all kiddin aside i used that same product when i was in a high noise enviroment,works great(alot better than the cigarette buts we used back in the day)
Looking back now I wish that I had use it back then 
I found that when I use ear plugs its more like your in your own little world and can not hear what the racer in the other lane is doing. Thats a good thing. I will be using then again but I will make sure that I use them everytime to get use to the differant way the motor and car sounds. 