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Post by julesd68 on Mar 28, 2018 15:12:53 GMT
A viola player who suffered a life-changing hearing injury at a rehearsal of Wagner's Die Walkure in 2012 has won a landmark High Court judgment against the Royal Opera House (ROH).A very interesting story this, and one which is bound to have long-term implications for our orchestras and other professional musicians ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43571144
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Post by zippy on Mar 28, 2018 18:03:55 GMT
A very strange situation - in any other area of work, employers have a duty to ensure 'noise' levels below a certain level, but if your job is to produce those sounds then what ?
Are we going to see orchestral musicians issued with ear defenders ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 18:39:14 GMT
Every time I hear classical music, it hurts my ears....and don't get me started on Opera! Maybe I should speak to a lawyer  |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 28, 2018 21:36:52 GMT
A very strange situation - in any other area of work, employers have a duty to ensure 'noise' levels below a certain level, but if your job is to produce those sounds then what ? Are we going to see orchestral musicians issued with ear defenders ? Last year I was sitting immediately behind the brass section for a concert at the Festival Hall. It was loud, really loud. Enjoyable for a one off but you can easily see how their ears get a battering. I think those guys should seriously consider using 'musicians' ear plugs which will give you 20-dB equal sound reduction across spectrum of hearing whilst retaining clarity. I would be surprised if some aren't using them already. |
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Post by Stratmangler on Mar 30, 2018 17:05:34 GMT
I'm surprised that the ROH doesn't demand that all musicians have proper ppe.
I'd expand that to all orchestras.
If they don't use it it's the choice of the individual, and the employer cannot be held liable.
With the recent case - it's Wagner FFS, and that stuff gets loud.
Use your ppe.
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