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Don't know if this is of any use but we have 3 operational fire fighters who have been issued with digital in ear hearing aids - Phonak Savia 22 half shell DSZ. They are safety intrinsic (do not melt at high temperatures) and work well with ambient noise and radios. Regards Amanda Savage BSc(Hons); Sp Prac OH; RGN; DON; NEBOSH Senior Occupational Health Adviser West Midlands Fire Service Tel: 0121 380 7441 Mob: 07770863052 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> P Please protect the environment - think before you print. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this e-mail is confidential and is intended only for the named recipients. The information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed. -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Packham Sent: 18 August 2008 15:52 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] HEARING PROBLEMS Pat You mention an implant. Does she also use a hearing aid? If so what type. I am currently waiting for mine. From a discussion about the different types with the specialist at our local hospital, I understand that some of the older types (analogue) which involved a complete plug in the ear could do this. They also were not selective in what they amplified. Apparently the new digital ones only have a very tiny insert that does not block the ear channel at all. It looks like a tiny fibre that projects into the ear channel. They can also be matched to the wearer's actual hearing defect, amplifying only those frequencies that need amplification. This avoids the 'booming' effect that was always a problem in a room where there were several noise sources. No personal experience as yet, but it might be something worth investigating. Chris EnviroDerm Services (UK) Ltd. 2 Amery Lodge Farm, North Littleton, Evesham, WR11 8QY, U.K. Tel: 0044 1386 832 311 Dermatological Engineering for a healthier workplace For more information about our support, services and technical aids, visit our recently revised website: (www.enviroderm.co.uk <http://www.enviroderm.co.uk> ) For immediate help e-mail us at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or phone on +44 1386 832 311 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk West Midlands Fire Service Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this e-mail is confidential and is intended only for the named recipients. You must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it. Any unauthorised disclosure of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received it in error please notify us immediately on 0121 380 6666 or return it to mailto:[log in to unmask] and then destroy it. The information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt from disclosure, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions expressed in this e-mail (including attachments) are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of West Midlands Fire Service. Nothing in this e-mail message amounts to a contractual or other legal commitment on the part of West Midlands Fire Service unless confirmed by a communication signed on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer. West Midlands Fire Service information is available from http://www.wmfs.net This footnote also confirms that this e-mail message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses but does not guarantee that it is free from viruses and you should check all e-mail and attachments with your own anti-virus systems. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk