Hearing Tests Results Category 1

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1 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED Hearing Tests Results Category 1 The results of your audiometric test (given to you) today have indicated that you hearing satisfactory and is what would be expected of someone your age. Effects of Noise on Hearing Hearing ability deteriorates with age. However, exposure to high levels of noise or through hobbies and leisure activities over time will cause irreparable damage to hearing. Therefore high noise exposures are likely to cause deafness at an earlier age than would normally be expected naturally. You may only realise the extent of your hearing loss when it has become so bad that your family complain that you have the television too loud, or you realise that you can t keep up with conversations. This permanent hearing loss is incurable and young people can be damaged as easily as old. So what can you do about it? Hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, noise induced hearing loss is completely preventable. We have put in place various systems to reduce the amount of harmful noise in your workplace. You should be aware of these systems and comply with them at all times. They may mean not entering a room, work area, keeping doors/shields/guards in place or in some cases, where damaging noise cannot be reduced, you will be required to wear hearing protection, such as ear muffs or plugs. We have provided training on how to wear your hearing protection correctly. It will only work if used properly. It is your duty, and in your own interest to protect your hearing. Please also be aware that any hobbies you have or leisure activities which involve noise to a level which you find yourself having to shout above are likely to be harmful (concerts, pubs, clubs etc). These types of noise are just as harmful as those at work and will affect your hearing in the same way. You can therefore protect your own hearing by reducing your exposure to such harmful levels of noise outside of work. Should you have any questions about this or any other Health & Safety matter, please contact myself. Yours Sincerely, - Health & Safety Director

2 Hearing Tests Results Category 2 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED The results of your audiometric test (printed on the reverse of this letter) today have indicated that you have a 'mild hearing impairment' compared to other men/women of your age group. This could be due to noise exposure at work or outside of work due to your hobbies, involvement in noisy activities or other lifestyle habits. This type of hearing damage is irreversible, so it won't get better and what you lose you don't get back. Hearing deteriorates in everybody with age so older people have less hearing ability than the young. However, this type of damage is in addition to the general hearing loss over time and so you may become more deaf earlier than other people your age. We have identified this small amount of damage early due to the ongoing testing of your hearing. This is a warning to let you know that if YOU continue to be exposed to high noise levels more irreversible damage is likely to occur. As we have identified this damage early, before the need to refer you for medical help, you can help prevent any further deterioration by: 1. Being more vigilant in wearing your hearing protection and wearing it properly 2. Ensuring you comply with any other hearing conservation procedures in your workplace 3. Reduce your exposure to excessive noise in your hobbies and leisure activities Effects of Noise on Hearing Hearing ability deteriorates with age. However, exposure to high levels of noise or through hobbies and leisure activities over time will cause irreparable damage to hearing. Therefore high noise exposures are likely to cause deafness at an earlier age than would normally be expected naturally. You may only realise the extent of your hearing loss when it has become so bad that your family complain that you have the television too loud, or you realise that you can t keep up with conversations. This permanent hearing loss is incurable and young people can be damaged as easily as old. So what can you do about it? Hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, noise induced hearing loss is completely preventable. We have put in place various systems to reduce the amount of

3 harmful noise in your workplace. You should be aware of these systems and comply with them at all times. They may mean not entering a room, work area, keeping doors/shields/guards in place or in some cases, where damaging noise cannot be reduced, you will be required to wear hearing protection, such as ear muffs or plugs. We have provided training on how to wear your hearing protection correctly. It will only work if used properly. It is your duty, and in your own interest to protect your hearing. Please also be aware that any hobbies you have or leisure activities which involve noise to a level which you find yourself having to shout above are likely to be harmful (concerts, pubs, clubs etc). These types of noise are just as harmful as those at work and will affect your hearing in the same way. You can therefore protect your own hearing by reducing your exposure to such harmful levels of noise outside of work. Should you have any questions about this or any other Health & Safety matter, please contact myself. Yours Sincerely, Health & Safety Director

4 Hearing Tests Results Category 3 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED The results of your audiometric test (printed on the reverse of this letter) today have indicated that you may have poor hearing which may be due to excessive exposure to noise either at work or in your hobbies or leisure activities. This means your hearing is worse than would be expected normally for your age. I am referring you to your GP for further investigation of the extent and possible causes of this damage. Please take note of the advise given to you when you had your hearing test as it is now more important that you conserve what hearing ability you still have. We will continue to monitor your hearing through this program. Find enclosed a letter for you to take or send to your GP. You should arrange for an appointment with GP to discuss it s contents and gain advise on the best way forward. As we have identified this damage early, before the need to refer you for medical help, you can help prevent any further deterioration by: 1. Being more vigilant in wearing your hearing protection and wearing it properly 2. Ensuring you comply with any other hearing conservation procedures in your workplace 3. Reduce your exposure to excessive noise in your hobbies and leisure activities Effects of Noise on Hearing Hearing ability deteriorates with age. However, exposure to high levels of noise or through hobbies and leisure activities over time will cause irreparable damage to hearing. Therefore high noise exposures are likely to cause deafness at an earlier age than would normally be expected naturally. You may only realise the extent of your hearing loss when it has become so bad that your family complain that you have the television too loud, or you realise that you can t keep up with conversations. This permanent hearing loss is incurable and young people can be damaged as easily as old. So what can you do about it? Hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, noise induced hearing loss is completely preventable. We have put in place various systems to reduce the amount of

5 harmful noise in your workplace. You should be aware of these systems and comply with them at all times. They may mean not entering a room, work area, keeping doors/shields/guards in place or in some cases, where damaging noise cannot be reduced, you will be required to wear hearing protection, such as ear muffs or plugs. We have provided training on how to wear your hearing protection correctly. It will only work if used properly. It is your duty, and in your own interest to protect your hearing. Please also be aware that any hobbies you have or leisure activities which involve noise to a level which you find yourself having to shout above are likely to be harmful (concerts, pubs, clubs etc). These types of noise are just as harmful as those at work and will affect your hearing in the same way. You can therefore protect your own hearing by reducing your exposure to such harmful levels of noise outside of work. Should you have any questions about this or any other Health & Safety matter, please contact myself. Yours Sincerely, Health & Safety Director

6 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED Troy House, 2 Holbrook Avenue, Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3FH, England. Telephone: ++44 (0) Fax: ++44(0) Sales Office Fax:++44 (0) customer.services@carrs-silverware.co.uk Hearing Test Results Category 3 I understand that this employee is a patient of yours. I am referring this person to you following a routine audiometric test as part of his employment at Carrs Silverware. The person is exposed to potentially harmful noise at work. The most recent audiogram (printed on the reverse of this letter), has demonstrated that this patient has poor hearing. I would be grateful if you could arrange to examine this patient and ascertain the cause of the hearing loss and provide the necessary treatment. Your opinion is also sought as to whether the hearing loss is consistent with noise induced hearing loss, stable or likely to be aggravated by further exposure to noise. Should you require anymore details please contact myself. Yours Faithfully, Health & Safety Director

7 Hearing Tests Results Category 4 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED The results of your audiometric test (printed on the reverse of this letter) today have demonstrated a rapid hearing loss. The rate of loss is significant and therefore requires that you be referred to your GP for further investigation and clarification of the extent of hearing damage and possible causes of it. Your GP may also be able to provide you with a hearing aid if this is appropriate. Please take note of the advise given to you when you had your hearing test as it is now more important that you conserve what hearing ability you still have. We will continue to monitor your hearing through this program. Find enclosed a letter for you to take or send to your GP. You should arrange for an appointment with GP to discuss it s contents and gain advise on the best way forward. As we have identified this damage early, before the need to refer you for medical help, you can help prevent any further deterioration by: 1. Being more vigilant in wearing your hearing protection and wearing it properly 2. Ensuring you comply with any other hearing conservation procedures in your workplace 3. Reduce your exposure to excessive noise in your hobbies and leisure activities Effects of Noise on Hearing Hearing ability deteriorates with age. However, exposure to high levels of noise or through hobbies and leisure activities over time will cause irreparable damage to hearing. Therefore high noise exposures are likely to cause deafness at an earlier age than would normally be expected naturally. You may only realise the extent of your hearing loss when it has become so bad that your family complain that you have the television too loud, or you realise that you can t keep up with conversations. This permanent hearing loss is incurable and young people can be damaged as easily as old. So what can you do about it? Hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, noise induced hearing loss is completely preventable. We have put in place various systems to reduce the amount of harmful noise in your workplace. You should be aware of these systems and comply with

8 them at all times. They may mean not entering a room, work area, keeping doors/shields/guards in place or in some cases, where damaging noise cannot be reduced, you will be required to wear hearing protection, such as ear muffs or plugs. We have provided training on how to wear your hearing protection correctly. It will only work if used properly. It is your duty, and in your own interest to protect your hearing. Please also be aware that any hobbies you have or leisure activities which involve noise to a level which you find yourself having to shout above are likely to be harmful (concerts, pubs, clubs etc). These types of noise are just as harmful as those at work and will affect your hearing in the same way. You can therefore protect your own hearing by reducing your exposure to such harmful levels of noise outside of work. Should you have any questions about this or any other Health & Safety matter, please contact myself. Yours Sincerely, Health & Safety Director

9 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED Troy House, 2 Holbrook Avenue, Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3FH, England. Telephone: ++44 (0) Fax: ++44(0) Sales Office Fax:++44 (0) customer.services@carrs-silverware.co.uk Hearing Test Results Category 4 I understand that this employee is a patient of yours. I am referring this person to you following a routine audiometric test as part of his employment at Carrs Silverware. The person is exposed to potentially harmful noise at work. The most recent audiogram (printed on the reverse of this letter), has demonstrated that this patient has poor hearing. I would be grateful if you could arrange to examine this patient and ascertain the cause of the hearing loss and provide the necessary treatment. Your opinion is also sought as to whether the hearing loss is consistent with noise induced hearing loss, stable or likely to be aggravated by further exposure to noise. Should you require anymore details please contact myself. Yours Faithfully, Health & Safety Manager

10 Hearing Tests Results Unilateral Loss CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED The results of your audiometric test (printed on the reverse of this letter) today have indicated a unilateral hearing loss which means that your hearing in one ear is much worse than the other. This is not usually due to noise but your GP will be able to investigate in more detail. I am therefore referring you to your GP for advise and treatment. We will continue to monitor your hearing through this program. Find enclosed a letter for you to take or send to your GP. You should arrange for an appointment with GP to discuss it s contents and gain advise on the best way forward. As we have identified this damage early, before the need to refer you for medical help, you can help prevent any further deterioration by: 1. Being more vigilant in wearing your hearing protection and wearing it properly 2. Ensuring you comply with any other hearing conservation procedures in your workplace 3. Reduce your exposure to excessive noise in your hobbies and leisure activities Effects of Noise on Hearing Hearing ability deteriorates with age. However, exposure to high levels of noise or through hobbies and leisure activities over time will cause irreparable damage to hearing. Therefore high noise exposures are likely to cause deafness at an earlier age than would normally be expected naturally. You may only realise the extent of your hearing loss when it has become so bad that your family complain that you have the television too loud, or you realise that you can t keep up with conversations. This permanent hearing loss is incurable and young people can be damaged as easily as old. So what can you do about it? Hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. However, noise induced hearing loss is completely preventable. We have put in place various systems to reduce the amount of harmful noise in your workplace. You should be aware of these systems and comply with them at all times. They may mean not entering a room, work area, keeping doors/shields/guards in place or in some cases, where damaging noise cannot be reduced, you will be required to wear hearing protection, such as ear muffs or plugs.

11 We have provided training on how to wear your hearing protection correctly. It will only work if used properly. It is your duty, and in your own interest to protect your hearing. Please also be aware that any hobbies you have or leisure activities which involve noise to a level which you find yourself having to shout above are likely to be harmful (concerts, pubs, clubs etc). These types of noise are just as harmful as those at work and will affect your hearing in the same way. You can therefore protect your own hearing by reducing your exposure to such harmful levels of noise outside of work. Should you have any questions about this or any other Health & Safety matter, please contact myself. Yours Sincerely, Health & Safety Director

12 CARRS OF SHEFFIELD (MANUFACTURING) LIMITED Troy House, 2 Holbrook Avenue, Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3FH, England. Telephone: ++44 (0) Fax: ++44(0) Sales Office Fax:++44 (0) customer.services@carrs-silverware.co.uk Hearing Test Results Unilateral Loss I understand that this employee is a patient of yours. I am referring this person to you following a routine audiometric test as part of his employment at Carrs Silverware. The person is exposed to potentially harmful noise at work. The most recent audiogram (printed on the reverse of this letter), has demonstrated that this patient has poor hearing. I would be grateful if you could arrange to examine this patient and ascertain the cause of the hearing loss and provide the necessary treatment. Your opinion is also sought as to whether the hearing loss is consistent with noise induced hearing loss, stable or likely to be aggravated by further exposure to noise. Should you require anymore details please contact myself. Yours Faithfully, Health & Safety Director