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Video of the Week: Suzi Perry & Biker Hearing Protection

TV presenter Suzi Perry, the face of premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP, reveals that her love of motorcycling has resulted in long-term hearing damage. This short video from "across the pond" contains excellent info about motorcycle noise and hearing loss. (Watch the Video Now!) Runtime: 4:21

Until next time, be safe and do the right thing.
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Video of the Week: The Personal Effects of Noise Induced Hearing Loss

What is it like to suffer from hearing loss? How can noise-induced hearing loss affect your life? In this video, Brad K. Witt explains the personal effects and consequences of noise-induced hearing loss. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about NIHL. (Watch the Video Now!) Provided by Howard Leight HearForever Runtime: 4:19

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--Tom "Dr. Earplug" Bergman

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Video of the Week: Protecting Musicians' Most Important Asset

The condensed version of a lecture given at Music Education Week in Washington DC by Dr. Mead Killion, founder and president of Etymotic Research, the inventors of high-fidelity hearing protection. Everything you ever wanted to know about musician's ear plugs. (Watch the Video Now!) Provided by Etymotic: Hear for a Lifetime Runtime: 7:28

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--Tom "Dr. Earplug" Bergman

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Video of the Week: How to Fit Moldable Silicone Ear Plugs

Moldable silicone ear plugs are one of the most popular and effective ear plugs for swimming. But to keep water out, your moldable ear plugs have to be worn properly. In under one minute, you can watch this video and make sure you're doing it right. (Watch the Video Now!) Provided by Mack's Ear Plugs Runtime: 0:50

Until next time, be safe, keep your ears dry, and do the right thing.
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Video: How to Properly Fit Foam Ear Plugs

In this excellent video from Howard Leight HearForever, an expert explains exactly how to properly insert roll-down foam ear plugs.

Most foam ear plugs are roll-down foam ear plugs -- "roll-down" just refers to the fact that you have to roll the ear plug down into a little cylinder before inserting it into your ear.

Anyway, this video does a superb job of explaining how to properly wear foam ear plugs. And getting your foam ear plugs properly inserted is absolutely the only way to ensure you're getting the ear plug's full rated noise reduction -- so proper fitting is critical.

If you use foam ear plugs, I absolutely recommend you watch this video.

The best earplug is the one that is worn properly 100% of the time when exposed to hazardous noise. In this video, Theresa Y. Schulz, PhD., Lt. Col. USAF (ret.) demonstrates the proper technique in fitting a roll-down foam earplug.

Provided by Howard Leight HearForever

Runtime: 2:31

 

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And until next time, be safe and do the right thing.
--Tom "Dr. Earplug" Bergman

Video of the Weeek - Science of Speed: Sound

"Loud is fast" Brian Vickers tells us, and speed is one reason racecars don't have mufflers. Experiencing a NASCAR® race means feeling the roar of the engines as well as hearing them. It's all good--as long as you've got your ear protection. (Watch the Video Now!) Provided by the National Science Foundation Runtime: 4:47

Video: The Hearing Video

This great video from WorkSafeBC provides an entertaining tour of how your ears work, from the dangers of hazardous noise to the proper use and maintenance of hearing protection.

Not only is it informative, but it's also got vintage video clips, computer animations, and "noise-defying stunts" -- definitely worth a watch.