There is another issue to consider particularly if using the ear-bud
type of earphones, that the earphones will fall out or dislodge.  This
could result in splashing of liquids or breaking of glass beakers etc.,
if the phones drop on the lab bench.  Also, there is the natural
instinct to try to prevent the earphones from falling-which in itself
might result in spillage or splashing or dropping of laboratory
equipment, glassware, etc. 

I imagine this same scenario (of persons reaching out to prevent the
earphones or cellphone, or IPOD from falling) accounts for quite a few
of the cellphone, IPOD related auto accidents. 

-----Original Message-----
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of
Kvaternick, Valerie
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:46 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Headphone use in labs

Radios and some iPODS are used in the labs.  It is an individual choice
and
has not been a distraction such that work is not done or is done
incorrectly.
Some people just work better with music.  It may be recommended that if
sound
cancelling headphones are used, one ear is left open to ensure emergency
messages are heard.

-----Original Message-----
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of
Hadden, Susan [PRDUS]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:31 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Headphone use in labs

Some of our lab staff (pharma R&D) would like to wear iPods and similar
devices while working. We're not too keen on the idea, the main reason
being
lack of focus on their work tasks (like cell phone use while driving).
How
are the rest of you handling this issue? 

Thanks, 

Susan Hadden
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