Hearing Loss

AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health

Are you missing out on conversations? All farmers and ranchers are at risk for hearing loss due to their exposures to noises and chemicals and solvents on their farm - and as we age, everyone loses their hearing ability to some degree. Listen to this episode to hear more info on hearing loss, what its like, and how to prevent it.

Also check out some of these resources:

• AgriSafe's resource page on Hearing Loss Prevention
• CDC's page on Better Hearing and Speech month
• The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's resource page
• Jan Moore's ongoing study on healthy hearing in agriculture - they are still taking participants if you are interested!
• Hand signals for Agricultural safety page
• Help choosing hearing protection PPE by 3M

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney

Special Guest: Jan Moore