It Takes Two (1970s)

making noise is often part of getting the job done but exposure to continuous steady noise can destroy your hearing if you do nothing to protect yourself you have no one else to blame if you lose your hearing noise is the enemy your indifference is its Ally it takes two [Music] don't take your sense of hearing for granted watch for these three danger signals if on the job noise forces you to shout at close range to be heard you need ear protection if you have a ringing in the ears after prolonged exposure to noise you need ear protection if ordinary conversation seems muffled and indistinct you need ear protection communication by speech is basic don't let noise destroy your [Music] hearing noise hurts and the ear can't defend itself sound any sound enters the ear and Strikes the eardrum vibrations are carried across a bridge of small bones to the inner ear nature protects it in a hard bone container where the sense organ is submerged in a cushioning fluid but Nature's protection is not enough many farsighted Industries give audiometric tests to new employees to find out if a hearing loss already exists and to show them how to use devices that protect their hearing on the [Music] job periodic follow-up tests make sure that the vital sense of hearing remains undamaged for once hearing is lost it is difficult or impossible to replace the ultimate responsibility however is yours no one can protect your hearing but you experienced workers know that safety equipment is designed for their protection and they use it your ears deserve the same consideration ear detectors reduce harmful noise and make it easier to hear speech warning signals and important machine rhythms ear muffs and earplugs can save your hearing there's only one catch an ear protector has no value unless you wear it it takes two [Music]