Do you wear your hearing protection correctly?

AFA1CY · 07-01-2008

ear plug safety

I wear ear plugs here at work on occasion. You really do need to pratice to use them correctly.

Indy_Guy_77 · 07-02-2008

huh? Is somebody talking?

nighthawk80 · 07-02-2008

Thanks fo rthe info. Will do next time.

Feign · 07-02-2008

Yep, every time I shoot or am out on the floor for an extended amount of time. The cold forging (huge presses forming bolt heads) is extremely loud but the thread rolling area is ridiculous!

Disposable Heart · 07-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Feign

but the thread rolling area is ridiculous!

Ive always wondered, are those swaged in or ground in? Either way, its gotta be loud!

AFA1CY · 07-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Disposable Heart

Ive always wondered, are those swaged in or ground in? Either way, its gotta be loud!

Feign · 07-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Disposable Heart

Ive always wondered, are those swaged in or ground in? Either way, its gotta be loud!

'swaged'?

Think of two opposing metal slabs the size of a few bricks that are pure hardened steel. One is stationary, the other moves but with a bolt at the top of a downward slope. As the moving one flies down the bolt is essentially pressed with the threads. So I guess they're ground in, but it is really a rolling process, a very fast one at that. Basically. Stupidly loud...

I have a video of it but it's in quicktime format and is propietary info. :|

Soundslikejosh · 07-03-2008

As an audiologist I suppose this is my opportunity to do my duty:

ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION whenever firing ANY CALIBER firearm. I know that .22s "seem quiet"- they are not. Exposure to firearms is deceptively dangerous because due to their very brief duration, they do not seem "loud." However, they are in fact high-intensity noises, and WILL cause hearing loss.

Do you feel like ear plugs are dumb or wimpy? How about being disconnected from your kids, grandkids, or friends because you cannot understand what they are saying? Does that seem dump or wimpy?

Do you think that just firing a few rounds without hearing protection is no big deal? Wrong again! ANY unprotected exposure to firearms will contribute to hearing loss. The impairment generated by guns will not heal and will add up over time to become a big deal. Some people have adverse effects from ONE UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE.

At this point, some readers will doubt me and say "Well I have done this without ear plugs in the past and don't have any problems." Wrong again. It is possible, although unlikely, that you do not notice significant effects of the damage done to your inner ear. However, the damage still exists, and will never become un-damaged. Many people ignorantly think that hearing loss won't affect them because it comes on slowly and people can become accustomed to the slow change over time, but rest assured that with continued exposure (or a myriad of other insults) the hearing loss will reach a point where it cannot be ignored and has a SIGNIFICANT impact on your life-- at which point it is too late to reverse the damage done.

OK, that is all I have to say for today. I try to limit by use of bold and caps lock but it is important that people take this seriously, and I have met many people who don't use hearing protection, or as the OP mentions, do not use it correctly. Both are extremely important, as the research shows that improper use dramatically decreases the protection provided.

Lastly, not all people who don't wear ear plugs are the macho Rambo types. Many people just don't know the severity of what they are doing, some don't have comfortable hearing protection, some are embarrassed because the cannot place them properly, etc. Do not be proud- be willing to ask for help in this area because hearing loss makes people very lonely as they begin to feel disconnected from the world.

Feel free to post any questions or concerns you have regarding this topic. You may also PM me if you prefer for this to remain a private/confidential conversation.

Regards,
Josh

ryanmercer · 07-03-2008

My Grandpa is about as deaf as can be... thanks to working at a factory before anyone cared about 'hearing protection' before OSHA existed. I wear plugs and earmuffs when I shoot

munky_3434 · 07-03-2008

being married i have selective hearing around the house, but try to always double up(plugs and muffs) when shooting

07-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
AFA1CY Engineer and all around geek Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 339	Do you wear your hearing protection correctly? ear plug safety I wear ear plugs here at work on occasion. You really do need to pratice to use them correctly.

07-02-2008	#4 (permalink)
Feign Walther P99QA Green Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbus-ish Posts: 219	Yep, every time I shoot or am out on the floor for an extended amount of time. The cold forging (huge presses forming bolt heads) is extremely loud but the thread rolling area is ridiculous! __________________ Always looking forward...

07-03-2008	#8 (permalink)
Soundslikejosh Marksman Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 307	As an audiologist I suppose this is my opportunity to do my duty: ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION whenever firing ANY CALIBER firearm. I know that .22s "seem quiet"- they are not. Exposure to firearms is deceptively dangerous because due to their very brief duration, they do not seem "loud." However, they are in fact high-intensity noises, and WILL cause hearing loss. Do you feel like ear plugs are dumb or wimpy? How about being disconnected from your kids, grandkids, or friends because you cannot understand what they are saying? Does that seem dump or wimpy? Do you think that just firing a few rounds without hearing protection is no big deal? Wrong again! ANY unprotected exposure to firearms will contribute to hearing loss. The impairment generated by guns will not heal and will add up over time to become a big deal. Some people have adverse effects from ONE UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE. At this point, some readers will doubt me and say "Well I have done this without ear plugs in the past and don't have any problems." Wrong again. It is possible, although unlikely, that you do not notice significant effects of the damage done to your inner ear. However, the damage still exists, and will never become un-damaged. Many people ignorantly think that hearing loss won't affect them because it comes on slowly and people can become accustomed to the slow change over time, but rest assured that with continued exposure (or a myriad of other insults) the hearing loss will reach a point where it cannot be ignored and has a SIGNIFICANT impact on your life-- at which point it is too late to reverse the damage done. OK, that is all I have to say for today. I try to limit by use of bold and caps lock but it is important that people take this seriously, and I have met many people who don't use hearing protection, or as the OP mentions, do not use it correctly. Both are extremely important, as the research shows that improper use dramatically decreases the protection provided. Lastly, not all people who don't wear ear plugs are the macho Rambo types. Many people just don't know the severity of what they are doing, some don't have comfortable hearing protection, some are embarrassed because the cannot place them properly, etc. Do not be proud- be willing to ask for help in this area because hearing loss makes people very lonely as they begin to feel disconnected from the world. Feel free to post any questions or concerns you have regarding this topic. You may also PM me if you prefer for this to remain a private/confidential conversation. Regards, Josh __________________ As far as the number of guns I have, most are backups for me or handouts to my family in the event of a OMGWTFSHTFBBQ ~ bigcraig

07-03-2008	#9 (permalink)
ryanmercer Dog Barking, Can't Fly Without Umbrella. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Speedway, IN Posts: 598	My Grandpa is about as deaf as can be... thanks to working at a factory before anyone cared about 'hearing protection' before OSHA existed. I wear plugs and earmuffs when I shoot __________________ -Ryan Mercer Speedway, IN #729 F&AM http://www.ryanmercer.com

07-03-2008	#10 (permalink)
munky_3434 accuracy by volume Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brazil, IN Posts: 394	being married i have selective hearing around the house, but try to always double up(plugs and muffs) when shooting __________________ insert clever one-liner here

07-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
Indy_Guy_77 Thread Killa' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Indy Posts: 369	huh? Is somebody talking?

07-02-2008	#3 (permalink)
nighthawk80 Broke Gun Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: franklin Posts: 258	Thanks fo rthe info. Will do next time.

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