Safety conscious manufacturer, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, has lined
up a visit for their Nottingham employees from the award-winning
Bionic Ear Show. Courtesy of national charity Deafness Research UK,
the show - sponsored by BUPA and supported by the BIG Lottery Fund
- will be making two appearances at Luxfer to highlight the dangers
of loud noise, on 4 and 11 October.
Production in the safest possible environment is vital for the
Nottingham employer which has enlisted the help of Deafness
Research UK and the Bionic Ear Show to demonstrate to workers the
need to protect their hearing. Currently touring the country
spreading the word, Deafness Research UK's innovative Bionic Ear
Show provides support and advice on hearing loss to various
organisations, businesses, social groups, schools and colleges.
"One of the key messages of the Bionic Ear Show is that while
loud noises and environments can't always be avoided, simple
precautions can help you avoid long-term hearing damage," says
Deafness Research UK's Chief Executive, Vivienne Michael. "For
those working within the manufacturing industry, such as the
employees at Luxfer, precautions should be taken to ensure
employees' ears are protected by ear plugs or ear defenders,"
Vivienne Michael added.
The interactive Bionic Ear Show features the World's Largest
Ear, at a staggering 22ft, which is a big hit with audiences of all
ages. Presenter Tobin May walks and talks the audience through the
process of hearing, the damaging effects of exposure to loud noise,
and the best cure of all for hearing loss - prevention.
Affecting around nine million people in the UK, hearing loss is
on the rise. The loud noises and buzzing from heavy machinery can
mean workers are at risk of developing tinnitus - a painful ringing
in the ears - and premature hearing loss. Delivering the serious
facts about hearing loss to the audience is done so using a variety
of entertaining and informative demonstrations and interactive
activities. The show's serious message is delivered in a fun way so
that it can be understood by all; as well as the 22ft ear, there is
a 'Guess That Tune' game allowing the audience to experience what
it is like for those with cochlear ear implants to hear music.
Free hearing tests will also be provided to staff. For further
information on the Bionic Ear Show contact Deafness Research UK on
020 7679 8951 or email bionicearshow@deafnessresearch.org.uk