Travis Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'm working on some custom moldings for my son's window and I needed to use my Dad's planer to get some lumber down to thickness. The planer was so dern loud (he has an old one), I'm afraid that I really damaged my hearing today. 8 hours later, my ears still hurt. If my ears don't feel better by morning, I'll have to make an appointment with the doctor. I should have known better. Its just mere stupidity that I left my hearing protection at home. So I thought I'd throw this out for y'all. Make sure you have all of your safety equipment within easy reach. If its hard to get to, you won't use it. But if its within arms reach, you're more inclined to use it. This includes ear protection (get the muffs, not just ear plugs), eye protection (I've had a piece of wood in my eye and that's the most miserable week you'll ever spend) and a good quality dust mask. If you don't own some of these items, that is your absolute next tool purchase. I know what I'll be buying next paycheck, some extra hearing protection for my dads shop and some extra safety equipment for me to place around my own shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I hope you haven't damaged your hearing permanently Travis! My husband is a retired locomotive engineer so we know how excessive and continuous noise can damage your hearing. I keep a bag of ear plugs in a drawer next to my workbench and wear them when using any noisy equipment. I also like to use my husbands ear protection head set as it is more comfortable than the plugs. I agree with you Travis, everyone needs to wear the safety gear whether it is for your ears, eyes or lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Yah I'd be the worse in the lets not bother with ear protection today. Worked in a sawmill for 5 years and never wore earmuffs once, did try them but like the boss said can't hear the saw. Try to wear them more often now that's it too late but again can't hear the saw, I like to hear the machine that way I know it's not laboring. But YOU MUST WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION. I'm old and the hearing is nearly half gone. Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yes wear you hearing protection!!!!1 I wear hearing Aids and it sucks and I am only 44 years old. The Beltone Doc says that I am losing my hearing and He thinks before I am dead I will be pretty much deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I hope you didn't hurt your hearing permanently either Travis. And it's good that you posted this reminder to everyone! It really is most important to follow safety instructions. You must protect yourself. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakelad Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Travis, my planer is the tool that got me to purchase hearing protection. Just a couple of hours one day and my ears rang for a day. Hope you are O.K. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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