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Every year young and old music-lovers alike, rush to buy tickets to music festivals around the UK. Tickets for the 2010 Glastonbury Festival sold out within 24 hours of being put up for sale. Festivals are a celebration of music and people who go to these events usually have an enjoyable experience, however some individuals may end up having to make a tinnitus claim.
Suffering from hearing loss can be distressing and although loss of hearing and tinnitus can present themselves as a result of gradual damage to the ear through exposure to sounds such as traffic or regular exposure to any noise measuring 85 decibels (and sometimes lower), listening to a sound as loud 100 decibels for even 15 minutes could lead to permanent tinnitus.
A study of 601 people at the Paleo Festival in Switzerland 2001 showed, using small sound level meters, that the average sound exposure of this research group was 95 decibels and 8% of them were exposed to noise above 100 decibels. Although only 8% of the group experienced sounds above 100 decibels, 36% of the subjects reported experiencing tinnitus after the festival.
Music festival workers
Whereas those who experience music festivals as ticket holders have the choice of how close to the speakers they stand and how many bands they watch – people working at a festival may not have the choice of where they are positioned.
Jobs offered at the festival by organisations in charge vary from stewards to security and even catering. Some are paid roles and other individuals choose to work for their ticket instead of a wage, but either way, if their ears are not protected, they may find that at the end of their time at the festival they are suffering from tinnitus and unbeknown to many victims of ear damage, the beginnings of hearing loss.
Ear protection
When working at a music festival employees should be given ear protection by their employer. In the UK the Control of Noise at Work Regulations came into force for the music and entertainment sector in April 2008.
It is the employer's duty to protect their staff from the harmful effects which loud music can have on the inner ear.
Staff should be provided with earplugs or ear protection headphones to block out the majority of the noise being experienced and reduce the risk of the employee having to make a tinnitus claim.
Ear protection is available as disposable foam earplugs, sturdier materials such as silicone for longer lasting ear protection, and is even available custom made for individuals who are regularly exposed to loud noises and wish to own ear protectors fitted to their ears and head shape.
Different types of ear protection will protect from different levels of sound, so it is important to check what noise levels are to be dealt with prior to purchasing any ear protection.
Do you want to make a tinnitus claim?
If you are experiencing tinnitus or hearing loss and your employer is at fault, then they could be found liable and you may be able to claim tinnitus compensation.
At YouClaim we explain all legal jargon in plain English and our services will cost you nothing. As well as that, should your claim be successful, you will receive 100% compensation because we won't take a cut of your remuneration.
To see if you could make a tinnitus claim for suffering and loss of earnings, fill in our short online claim form, get advice on live help or alternatively give us a ring on 0800 10 757 95.
