Am I the only one to wear hearing protection?

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gregk

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Just a friendly reminder that spending more than a 6 hours a day even with a quieter polisher or vac without hearing protection will cause hearing damage. I see lots of pics of guys that are completing the multi-day polishing jobs with no hearing protection.



As a former high end audio/video salesperson, it makes me cringe when I see this. I use ear plugs even when I am using a power washer etc. in a garage for 10 min let alone the day. Once it becomes a habit to use them, you don't even notice the ear plugs are there.



Please use some protection so that you can enjoy your home theater when you are not working! :)
 
I am in my second year of detailing and the thought JUST hit me last weekend! LOL!! I am kinda thick like that! LOL! But it make sense!! Years of KISS concerts and drag races have certainly taken their toll on my hearing....but it's never too late to save what I can!!! Good post!!!
 
It's definitely a good idea. Really, I should be polishing with a mask, too. It's just a hard habit to get into.
 
I like to zone while I work. Headphones playing anything from Metallica, Ice Cube to Santana or Marylin Manson. Actually I listen to a wide range of stuff, its sick really
 
Awsomeshine said:
I wear them when her in doors is talking :lol



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ok, i cant be the only one...what are you trying to say...I have read the sentence 10 times and it just doesnt make sense...am I missing something...pun intended?
 
I listen to music with in-ear headphones while polishing. I have sensitive ears so any loud noises bother me like crazy.



Here's my setup in the reflection...Sony W810i cell phone with supplied in-ear headphones plugged in.



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toyotaguy said:
ok, i cant be the only one...what are you trying to say...I have read the sentence 10 times and it just doesnt make sense...am I missing something...pun intended?
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He's saying he needs ear protection when he's inside and the wifey is talking. I know, it takes a little bit of interpretation.
 
There's a radio station here (Sacramento) that does a "Saturday at the 70's" thing all day. It really makes detailing a lot more fun when I can listen to it. My iPod doesn't have FM radio......I just got an HTC Tilt phone so I am trying to figure out how to play radio through that so i can wear earphones while I work........
 
well since i was in the car audio industry for many many years before this, i have no hearing left. and it is a miss conception that noise from every day things will hurt you. in the research i did, in ear headphones will cause more damage than not wearing protection at all. and it is usually high pitched noises that hurt your hearing long term. low frequency noises dont impact as greatly. really low loud notes, as those from a manufactures demo vehicle will cause internal chaffing of organs and internal bleeding. ask me how i know, come on ask me
 
Holden_C04 said:
He's saying he needs ear protection when he's inside and the wifey is talking. I know, it takes a little bit of interpretation.
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guess married people get this joke, even if it is a bit improperly worded. LOL
 
Great Post!

I worked in steel fabrication for 25 plus years, in shops. All the different equipment running, shears,brakes, drills, welders,grinders, overhead cranes with horns and beepers. Will decrease your hearing. As a result of trying to be safety conscious I always wore ear plugs. I now where plugs while running a buffer, vac, gas pressure washer, generator, lawn mower.weed wacker etc. My little princess is just 11. I want to be able to hear her when I'm older. 51 now and hearing is good because of ppe. Personal Protective Equipment

My advise to everyone protect the ears and eyes. Can't order a new set of either from AG!
 
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