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Vent: Bought a $400 Kirby Morgan band mask and it saved my hearing on a job in Corpus Christi
I was using a hard hat with ear muffs that kept slipping underwater on a pipeline repair. The band mask seals tight and cuts the roar of the compressor down a ton. My ears don't ring after a six hour shift now. Anyone else made the switch and notice a difference?
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martinez.kim3d ago
Have you noticed how most people just accept that their tools or gear are gonna cause them pain? It's like we're trained to think discomfort is part of the job. But spending a bit more on the right thing usually fixes it. @wesley_adams, the mask I use is a Kirby Morgan band style, yeah it hurts your wallet upfront but your ears thank you later. Same logic applies to cheap boots or a bad chair at home. You pay now or you pay later with your body.
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hannah_perry3d ago
I used to think spending that much on a mask was CRAZY but now I totally get it after how my ears feel.
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