My hearing paid the price at work

Industry-leading solution

BIG Ben’s bongs have fallen silent to protect the ears of workers who are making repairs to the London landmark which houses the famous bell. But for many who have spent years clocking on in heavy industry, hearing loss can be a distressing reality.

In fact, noise-induced hearing loss caused through working with machinery or tools is the most common industrial injury in the world.

Also known as occupational deafness, working in environments like construction sites or factories can cause damage to the inner ear, leading to deteriorating hearing.

It can also result in tinnitus – buzzing, or other noises in the ear.

Wearing ear defenders can help protect workers’ hearing from loud or persistent noise.

Yet the Medical Research Council have estimated that 500,000 people in Britain suffer from hearing difficulties as a result of exposure to noise at work.

While hearing loss from working in industries is often permanent – hearing aids can help improve the situation.

In fact it’s thought that four million people in the UK could benefit from wearing them.

Amplifon, a global hearing specialist, is at the cutting edge of the latest digital technology in hearing aids.

Today’s new generation of powerful and almost invisible hearing aids means there are lots of options for those who are experiencing hearing loss through exposure to industrial noise.

At their 200 centres across the UK, Amplifon offers free hearing tests with expert audiologists who can pinpoint different kinds of hearing loss as well as free trials of appropriate hearing aids.

Amplifon’s tailored solutions enable customers to hear clearly again in all environments and every situation – helping to put their ears back to work.