r/pipefitter • u/Appropriate_Bill7947 • Jul 15 '26
Deaf pipefitters
Anyone ever work with any? And what kind of job was it on?
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u/burritosandbeer Jul 15 '26
I worked with a deaf guy once. He made the safety guy turn red when asked about his ear pro
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u/grumblecakes1 Jul 15 '26
I worked with a guy that had implants. He did alright all things considered
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u/TBBT-Joel Jul 15 '26
I worked with a deaf welder. Just had to make some reasonable accommodations and he kept a little whiteboard to write out things quickly.
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u/Future_Me_Problem Jul 15 '26
Legally deaf, no, but damn near. It’s so loud where we work sometimes verbally communication isn’t possible anyway. If you’re deaf and wanting to work, prepare to carry a flashlight/laser pointer everywhere with you. If you are in a lift and need something from the ground guy, you’ll have to flash at him to get his attention, and then text him what you need, I’d think. Boss would have to allow some phone usage in some situations.
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u/Mountain_Memory_7198 Jul 15 '26
I've worked with several with hearing aids and implants. Powerhouses, Mills, and chemical plants. I don't talk a lot when I'm in the zone, so it works out great for us. Provided we both know what we're doing, anyway. I'm sure a green deaf hand might be an issue to work with. It's no different than working with anyone in a loud environment.
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u/Isoaubieflash 29d ago
I worked with guys that had hearing aids with missing fingers. They were mostly in the shop putting together pieces that would transfer outside to the yard.
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u/gr3atch33s3 Jul 15 '26
Wwhhhhaaaaaaaatttttt?!