Above, the distorted face of a worker, representing the impact of noise on his health; below, a smiling worker wearing ear protectors, representing protection from noise in the workplace. Colour lithograph, 1993.

[Germany] : Ihre Berufsgenossenschaft, [1993]

1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 59.5 x 42 cm

Lärm macht krank. Wir schützen uns. Fachleute benutzen ihre persönlichen Schallschutzmittel: Kapsel, Stöpsel, Watte. Ihre Berufsgenossenschaft. Translation of lettering: "Noise makes us ill. We protect ourselves. Professionals use their personal noise protection devices: ear defenders, plugs, cotton wadding" Bears logo of BG, a sphere resting on a semicircle, with lettering "Ihre Berufsgenossenschaft" (your professional association), i.e. any of the specific Berufsgenossenschaften could issue this, since hearing protection is needed in more than one industry Bears number: Abruf-Nr. 809.5 08/93

Wellcome Collection 814483i

Produced by one or more of the Berufsgenossenschaften (statutory accident insurance and prevention institution of banks, insurance companies, administration, professions and specialized industries in Germany)