818-Lancast*r Farming, Saturday, January 1,1994
UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre
Co.) Many formers have some
thing in common with many rock
musicians: hearing damage. Far
mers should take steps to protect
their hearing before it’s too late,
says a safely expert in Penn
State’s College of Agricultural
Sciences.
“Loud rock music averages
about 115 decibels,” says Dr.
Dennis Murphy, professor of agri
cultural and biological engineer
ing. “Farm noise ranges between
90 and 140 decibels, well above
the 85-dccibel limit at which
industrial employers are mandated
to provide hearing protection for
workers.”
Consistent, repeated exposure
to such volumes can damage hear
ing before you notice any change,
Murphy warns. “You may even
think you’re getting used to the
noise, but it’s more likely that
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you've already acquired a mild
hearing loss.”
Hearing loss has warning signs,
however. “Ringing, buzzing or
whirring in your ears may indicate
temporary hearing loss.” says
Murphy. “If you listen to the radio
or television at a volume uncom
fortable to others, you may have
some damage. Frequently asking
people to speak up also may indi
cate hearing loss.”
Row can you tell if you need
noise protection? “If you need to
shout to be heard three feet away,
the noise is too loud,” Murphy
says. “Reduce the noise level or
wear hearing protection. Protect
ing your hearing today can save
you a lot of misery tomorrow.”
Even though surveys show far
mers recognize the hazards of
excessive noise, they rarely use
hearing protection. “Some farmers
believe that ear protection is
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inconvenient, unhandy or too
time-consuming.” Murphy says.
“It may take some getting used to,
but the benefits far outweigh any
inconvenience.”
Noise protection devices come
in two basic forms muffs that
fit over the ears and plugs that fit
inside. On average, these devices
reduce noise volume by about 25
decibels. They are available from
health and safety catalogs, drug
and sporting goods stores or
through licensed audiologists.
When choosing hearing protec
tion, consider cost, comfort and
effectiveness. “Muffs are comfort
able for longer wearing limes but
are not effective when obstructed
by glasses or hats,” Murphy says.
“Hearing plugs are less noticeable
than muffs and are small enough
to fit in a pocket.”
Disposable ear plugs may cost
less than $l. Muffs cost from $5 to
$BO. “Disposable plugs are conve- Activities such as shooting
nient, but can become expensive if B uns . listening to loud music or
used regularly,” he says. “Reus- attending loud concerts and sport
able plugs or muffs are a better i n 8 events also can damage your
choice for frequent wearers.” hearing.
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An open meeting for Pennsyl
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Salmonella enteritidis (SE) has
been scheduled for Friday, Jan
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