UPS Lifer
Well-Known Member
There were some posts that said that ear plugs could be a safety issue because you mght not be able to hear buzzers or alarms. Don't any of you have deaf folks working in your hub or is it only my district that employs them?
I remember the first time I had to "talk" with a deaf employee. I heard packages slamming on the metro unloader as this employee was unloading a package car. I asked him to stop so I could talk to him. Of course his back was turned to me. He just continued to unload and "ignore" me as these packages kept slamming on the metro unloader. He must have sensed my anger - he turned around and I realized he was deaf! I was flabbergasted!! I figured his safety was at risk. I found out that they have a buddy system to make sure all employees watch out for our deaf partners.
Anyway - I would bet a lot of money that one of these employees wish they could be concerned about loud noises like the rest of us.....Something to think about!
I remember the first time I had to "talk" with a deaf employee. I heard packages slamming on the metro unloader as this employee was unloading a package car. I asked him to stop so I could talk to him. Of course his back was turned to me. He just continued to unload and "ignore" me as these packages kept slamming on the metro unloader. He must have sensed my anger - he turned around and I realized he was deaf! I was flabbergasted!! I figured his safety was at risk. I found out that they have a buddy system to make sure all employees watch out for our deaf partners.
Anyway - I would bet a lot of money that one of these employees wish they could be concerned about loud noises like the rest of us.....Something to think about!