voice

Most of us talk each day as part of our work, but some jobs are especially tough on your voice. Teachers may be speaking up all day managing a rowdy classroom, or bar staff may spend a long shift trying to make themselves heard over the din of the dancefloor. Find out how you and your employer can protect this vital working asset.

• How can my job damage my voice?  more...
• How does my voice work?  more...
• What are the symptoms of voice damage?  more...
• What can I do for myself?  more...
• My voice already hurts. What should I do?  more...
• What should my employer do about voice care?  more...
• What good practice should my employer follow?  more...
• Does voice damage go by any other name?   more...

further information

Voice Care Network is a voluntary organisation originally set up to provide support for teachers with voice problems, but it now offers support to all sufferers. Visit their site at www.voicecare.org.uk

For advice on voice therapy, contact The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists at www.rcslt.org

Health and safety magazine Hazards has a list of voice related stories and links at www.hazards.org/voiceloss

NUT’s Voice Care guide is available on the NUT website in the Health and Safety briefings section data.teachers.org.uk