the scientific approach - Do we know whether the concentration of dust in
the ear wax is directly proportional to the concentration of dust in (H)air
?!
the silly approach - What about fine mesh ear nets to prevent the dust
entering the ear canal ?!
the seasonal approach - if any ringing in the ears - is this due to sleigh
bells ?!
the more professional approach - has the practice got a large proportion of
your workers registered and the "lot of workers" typical for the amount of
ear syringing normally. Or have they all been talking and have reminded each
other that they need it doing.
And the more synical approach - are they leaving early for a quick ear
syringing appointment then going on to do the Christmas shopping after ?!
Amanda
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kelley Phil AD GB [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 18 December 2001 10:43
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Waxy Ears!
>
> I wouldn't have thought so but there again I suppose it may be possible. I
> expect that most of the population are exposed to traffic noise -
> especially
> down King St in Aberdeen which I always thought was particularly noisy but
> the EHO assured me it was no worse than others.
>
> Are they wearing hearing protection, if so what type and could the
> provision
> (or lack of) be accountable?.
> This should make an excellent discussion round the Christmas dinner table.
>
> Seasons Greetings to All.
>
> Phil Kelley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeremy Smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 18 December 2001 10:25
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Waxy Ears!
>
>
> I have been speaking to a local practice nurse recently who informed me
> that
> she has seen a lot of my workers for ear syringing. I have a lot of
> outside
> workers who are exposed to traffic noise (not over the 1st action level I
> am
> told by the Safety Dept.) and dust. She attributes this large number of
> my
> workers that she has seen to the dust in the atmosphere mixing with the
> ear
> wax and then not coming out in the usual way.
>
> Ideas anyone??
>
> Compliments of the season to you all!!
>
> Regards,
>
> Jeremy R F Smith
> RGN AIIRSM BSc Hons (OHN)
> Occupational Health Advisor - Dover Harbour Board
>
>
>
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