chin_grin wrote: » It's called 'getting old'.
snuggles285 wrote: » You getting old my friend?
ICE HOUSE wrote: » its called getting old.
Dudess wrote: » Me arse. I found stupidly loud and stupidly packed pubs and clubs a miserable experience at 17/18. Presume hardly anyone actually enjoys that sh1te but just goes along with it... Otherwise sadomasochism isn't as specialised a pursuit as I thought it was...
cml387 wrote: » ....but these go to eleven!
How is the noise level measured? This is measured in units known as decibels dB (A). However as a rough guide, if it is difficult to hear a normal conversation at a distance of 2m from the person speaking, it is likely that the noise levels in the area are above the levels permitted under these regulations (i.e. over 80dB (A))What action should be taken when the noise exposure level is too high? First Action Level 80dB (A): - Regulation 125 specifies the actions that must be taken by the employer when the level is between 80dB (A) and 85dB (A). The employer must (in addition to reducing noise levels by general action) inform each potentially affected worker and their representatives of the following: * the results of the measurements taken of the noise and the possible risk to their hearing * Results of preventative audiometric testing * what measures are being introduced to reduce the noise levels in the workplace * the advisability of wearing hearing protection that’s individually fitted and where and how to obtain it * hearing checks that are available * provide any necessary information and where relevant training Regulations 126 and 127 specify, in addition to the previous requirements, when the level is above 85dB (A) the employer must: * Identify the reasons for the excess noise and put in place a programme to reduce it. This could be either of a technical nature or of organisation of work or both. * Provide the services of a registered medical practitioner to carry out hearing checks and audiometric testing. * put up clearly visible and legible signs indicating that the noise level in the area is likely to exceed 85dB (A), in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work General Application Regulations 2007 (regulations 158 to 162 inclusive).What action should be taken when the noise exposure is at the Second Action Level 85dB (A)? Regulations 126 and 127 specify, in addition to the previous requirements, when the level is above 85dB (A) the employer must: * Identify the reasons for the excess noise and put in place a programme to reduce it. This could be either of a technical nature or of organisation of work or both. * Provide the services of a registered medical practitioner to carry out hearing checks and audiometric testing. * put up clearly visible and legible signs indicating that the noise level in the area is likely to exceed 85dB (A), in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Signs) Regulations 1995
seafood dunleavy wrote: » I think its great.I can call a girl a slut without her hearing me if she rejects me.
Millicent wrote: » leaving me miserable and homicidal in a corner with no one able to hear my violent rants.
Johro wrote: » Ah yeah... Getting all nostalgic now..
Dangerous Man wrote: » You don't have to go to a feckin' niteclub in any case. Go to a decent bar with your mates where you can hear what's going on. Niteclubs are shite. Meat markets full of morons, pissed up thugs and oompa lumpas.
Dravokivich wrote: » yes there are regulations... you can take the issue up with your county council...
Millicent wrote: » My friends all loved clubs. I'd be like "let's go to a late pub" but no, every time there'd be at least 10 to 1, leaving me miserable and homicidal in a corner with no one able to hear my violent rants. I'd say that's a rare occasion, eh? :rolleyes:
seafood dunleavy wrote: » Fortunately I've never had to resort to that.
SIX PACK wrote: » Now i dont want to be going on like a party pooper but i was out last nite for RAG week with a few friends & we went into Scraggs for a few but i just had to leave after 20mins couldn't hear myself speak the place was jammers music was possibly the loudest iv ever heard (im 26yrs). .(i have been to my fair few Concerts) They use the same kind of speakers ud find in the O2 arena So when 1 puts speakers in a small area & cranks it up to probably 120 decibels if your head doesn't explode your ears will. I used to work with a DJ from London & he had fairly bad hearing problems at 34 Is their any law in Ireland as to how loud a Public House can play music :rolleyes: ?
Btwndeyes wrote: » It so you don't have to listen to the young one you are orally raping.
ottostreet wrote: » I agree, I've worked as a DJ for about five years full time now, and my hearing is absolutely ****ed. left ear basically doesnt work, and right ear is weak.
Alter-Ego wrote: » I usually head straight to the smoking area. The loudest thing there is usually me.
Oranage2 wrote: » I've done an experiement on this matter and the more you drink the more you lose your senses and apparently your sense on hearing is the first thing to go. Do the experiment youself- go to your favourite nightclub and get hammered and you wont notice. next week go sober and you can see that the DJ increases the volume throughout the night, also if you go sober you'll relises how deafening level they really have the music at