Event Communication Services News

To Ear or not to Ear

It is becoming more and more evident that overexposure to loud noise can definitely damage hearing, and if the structures in the ear are damaged, one can suffer "permanent and irreversible hearing loss" that could manifest itself many years after exposure. 

A recently published report warns us that even simple activities that we enjoy can damage our hearing because they involve loud noise--listening to music; watching fireworks and even riding motorcycles.

The article listed the most prevalent cause of hearing loss related to noise: "boom cars," (loud car stereos); live concerts; fireworks; guns; heavy equipment and workplace noise (manufacturing, etc.).

The article said that shouting to be heard and pain or ringing in the ears are all signs of hearing damage, and the article cautions those who believe they've become accustomed to loud noise because they could already have incurred hearing loss and simply don't know it.

Under New EC noise legislation employers must provide suitable hearing protection where noise exceeds 80dB(A), all EU member states must comply with the new directive by February 2006. Continued exposure to noise above 80dB(A) could cause permanent hearing damage. Many employees not affected under previous legislation will now have to be considered. For example people working in light industry, utility workers, bar staff and public service employees may now be exposed and must be provided with adequate protection

ECS have, in the last few years, actively promoted ear protection when using our equipment.  Many of the Festivals, sporting events, firework displays and concerts that ECS supply communications to have a very high level of noise at their peak.

The introduction of the Sordin ear protection range, 6 years ago, to the ECS fleet has undoubtedly reduced the risk of ear damage to our customers using them in noisy environments.  Our most popular model, the Sordin CC Cut off, has the ability to automatically protect hearing from harmful noise whilst reproducing ambient sounds, thereby removing the isolation normally inherent with passive headsets.

Our Sales manager, Simon Brown, has seen the Sordin range grow in popularity in recent years “The quality of the Sordin headsets has always been key to their success in the past and continues to improve, we (ECS) have supplied headsets to all types of events and will be gearing ourselves for a busy November where we will again be providing ear protection across the country at many Firework events”

To request more information on the Sordin range for hire or purchase click here

Brown misses out on Pegasus Win

  Our very own Simon Brown put in a gritty display of guts and determination at the ISS Pegasus golf day on Thursday 14th September.  The Stableford event, organised by ISS Pegasus's Stan Halford was held at the beautiful Wokefield park Golf course in Berkshire.  Despite some early rain, the weather held out and made for an exciting days golf.  Simon (pictured with Stan)  narrowly missed out on the win even after amassing 40 points.  A good day was had by all and continued into the evening after the meal and presentations were concluded.  Event Communications were very proud to receive an invite to this popular event and look forward to next year!