Hi Carol
If he is genuine and has worked with out issues for 2 years it maybe a hygiene issue, do his defenders need a good clean? I know this sounds a silly reply but I have had a similar situation and once new defenders (same type as originals)were issued the problem resolved itself.
Regards
Sharon
From: Carol Marshall <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 2008/01/31 Thu AM 11:17:46 GMT
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Ear infections and ear defenders
Hi ,List,
I have a gentleman who works in an area that requires mandatory hearing protection. He has worked there for 2 years no problem. He as recently had several instances [4 since new year] odd days where he has been sent home because he says he cannot wear ear defenders as they are causing him to have ear infections {he has always worn muff type, no previous problems] So far [I have only just been notified of this] he has produced no evidence of this e.g. F med 3. While I am aware that ear infections can cause distress, this chap is the type who would use this as excuse to have a day of whenever it suits. I am obviously going to look into it by checking the infection is genuine but I would welcome opinions. If they are genuine then is it caused by defenders, is there an alternative, or is he then verging being unfit for the job.Personally I think he may be chancing it but will give him the benefit of the doubt first!
thanks Carol
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