These noise levels do exceed OSHA but TV is not your employer. If they were, all they would be required to do is provide hearing protection. At the airline we have cases of foam ear plugs next to every door that goes out onto the ramp. Would be nice if TV provided a bucket full of earplugs at each event. (It costs approx. $10-15 for a case of 200 pair.) I think TV can afford it, but if they choose not to supply plugs I may put out a case of plugs at the events myself. Hearing is near and dear to my heart and most don’t understand that hearing damage is usually, or maybe always, permanent.
If you ask the band I’m sure they would say it’s not loud enough. So the last thing they would offer is to spend the $15 for plugs.
We have musicians on this forum, please share your thoughts on the subject.
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