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musicians hearing passport
The Musicians Union working in partnership with the Musicians Hearing Services has developed a hearing health surveillance scheme. The Musicians Hearing Passport is the freelance musician's key to ensuring that your hearing is protected and that you are in compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (CNAR).
With the introduction of the CNAR, effective in April 2008 for the Music and Entertainment Sectors, there is a clear emphasis on the requirement of employers to provide hearing health surveillance. Recognising that freelance musicians will not have access to this provision the Union has developed the Musicians Hearing Passport.
What is the purpose of the Musicians Hearing Passport?
- To increase awareness of the risk of hearing damage
- To publicise the provision of health surveillance among freelancers
- To reduce the risk of hearing damage
- To promote the use of hearing protection when necessary
- To ensure that hearing protection is used properly
The Musicians Hearing Passport will also include details of certified training and health surveillance undertaken by the freelancer provided by qualified audiologists nationwide.
What can I expect when I enrol on the Scheme?
Hearing Health Surveillance and full aural examination
- Otoscopic examination of the ear for pathologies/abnormalities of the ear canal plus an otoscopic image
- Wax removal if necessary prior to aural examination
- Examination of the tympanic membrane for abnormalities
- Examination of the outer ear (pinna)
Full audiogram, audiological assessment
- Extended pure tone audiogram at all audiometric frequencies
- High frequency audiometry
- Tinnitus match and mask testing if required with advice on living with tinnitus
- Advice on referral routes for tinnitus management and ENT
Report on results
- Full description and explanation of results with general indications
- Written report to related professionals, GP, employer etc (only at the request of the client / with clients permission) (referral if necessary)
- Automatic Regular call backs (recommended every 2 years)
Audiological / medical history
- Audiological history including family history where relevant
- Related general medical history in line with Hearing Aid Council criteria
Advice and training on hearing protection
- Explanation and advice on current European guidelines for noise protection and implications for hearing protection and noise induced hearing loss
- Information and advice on current hearing conservation solutions and help selecting the correct attenuation for individual requirements and noise levels
- Provision of custom made earplugs with aural impression at a discounted price for MU members
- Information on hearing health surveillance and conservation
Additional benefits
- Enrollment for health surveillance
- Training in the proper use of hearing protection to fully understand
the risk of hearing damage - Assistance in estimating your daily/weekly exposure with calculations in order to assess your likely personal overall exposure - www.hse.gov.uk/noise/calculator.htm
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