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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on how to choose hearing protective devices. Attention Getter: Evidence: According to the Hearing Alliance of America, “more than 24 million people in the United States have a significant loss of hearing”. Although some of these cases are caused by age, a great number of them, approximately 10 million, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, are caused by exposure to loud noise—the same types of loud noise we expose ourselves to every day. Simply choosing appropriate and recommended hearing protection devices can help prevent such hearing loss. Introduction Statement of Central Idea: Successful selection of a hearing protective device involves choosing the correct type, knowing if it provides enough protection, and making sure it will be comfortable to wear. Tie to Audience: Safety hearing protective devices are necessary at both home and work. Even when mowing the lawn or using loud power tools can cause hearing loss. Credibility Statement: As a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation, I have received extensive training and have several years of experience in the proper selection and use of hearing protective devices. Preview of Main Points: Today I will show you how to tell the difference between the different types of hearing protective devices, how to tell what will provide the correct amount of protection, and the importance of comfort in your selection. (Transition: Let’s first discuss what types of protection are available.) Body I. Selection of the right hearing protection requires an understanding of the different types of hearing protective devices.
A. There are two different types of protective devices.
1. Passive protective devices.
a. Ear Muffs
1. Fits over and around the ears.
2. One size fits most people.
3. Disadvantage – can be uncomfortable in the heat.
b. Ear plugs
1. Inserts in the ear canal.
2. Small and portable.
3. Disadvantage – if not fitted properly can be uncomfortable.
c. Canal Caps
1. Held against the ear canal entrance.
2. One size fits most people.
3. Disadvantage – force of caps can be uncomfortable.
2. Active protective devices.
a. Provides the best protection.
b. Very expensive. (Transition: Once you know the different types of hearing protective devices and have a basic idea of what you want, you then need to know if it will be effective for the level of noise you will be exposed to.) II. Evidence: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all employees working in high noise environments where the recommended protective devices. Hearing protective devices must provide enough protection for the amount of noise you are exposed to.
A. Understanding the noise reduction rating.
1. The manufactures noise reduction rating.
2. The actual noise reduction rating.
B. Evidence: OSHA provides a necessary calculation for noise reduction.
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