EU to pipers - Pipe down

[thanmuwa]

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I mean, I still practice with ear plugs. I want to still have hearing later in life, but legislating it is stupid.

It is just a different approach, IMHO. In Europe, the attitude is to protect people from bad stuff happening, whereas in the US it appears to be to compensate them (or encourage litigation) when bad stuff happens. European employers have a duty of care to their employees, US employers have a desire to avoid being sued. I personally would prefer the bad stuff not to happen to me (in this case damaged hearing) than to get a wodge of money after the fact but that is probably my European cultural background :-)

[highlander_Daz]

the science behind the article makes no sense, there are no distances stated for the sound level measurements x decibels at x metres, i sometimes use hearing protection, however when it suits me,

Im confused how an health and safety at work act rule could apply to an audience, they are there by choice, not compelled by employment.

performers are aware of the volume levels and can make an informed choice,

why are people wasting time on laws like this ?

[Coemgen]

It is just a different approach, IMHO. In Europe, the attitude is to protect people from bad stuff happening, whereas in the US it appears to be to compensate them (or encourage litigation) when bad stuff happens. European employers have a duty of care to their employees, US employers have a desire to avoid being sued. I personally would prefer the bad stuff not to happen to me (in this case damaged hearing) than to get a wodge of money after the fact but that is probably my European cultural background :-)

I think we should just let people do what they want, and let natural selection take care of the rest. Don't want to wear a seat belt? YOU won't be contributing to the gene pool for much longer!