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[atemp]

hearing loss claims

Any drivers ever file for and receive workmans compensation for hearing loss as a result of prolonged and excessive noise exposure?

 

[Pkgrunner]

What?

 

[drewed]

i thought it was a standard thing to get your hearing tested at ups facilities...?

 

[JustTired]

i thought it was a standard thing to get your hearing tested at ups facilities...?

Never happened in my 25 years.

I always thought that if OSHA used a db meter in the cabs of package cars, it would be well over the acceptable limit for prolonged exposure.

Actually, my hearing has improved since retirement. Imagine that!

 

[trplnkl]

I sure hope mine improves when I retire, I can't hear for crap now. I even tried hearing aids and found that they only amplified the noise in the truck. Thanks alot.

I have never knownof anyone getting comp for hearing loss.

 

[ups79]

Never happened in my 25 years.

I always thought that if OSHA used a db meter in the cabs of package cars, it would be well over the acceptable limit for prolonged exposure.

Actually, my hearing has improved since retirement. Imagine that!

My hearing, according to my wife, hasn't gotten any better.

 

[helenofcalifornia]

A driver in out center retired and then filed a WC claim two years after his last day worked. Don't know the results of it. I know, not much help.

 

[dillweed]

I thought the DOT physicals included a hearing test. Mine did.

Never heard of a claim for hearing loss but UPS could always say you never requested hearing protection. I know, I know, stupid while driving but we're talking UPS here.