Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
As of 5th April 2006, new regulations came into force regarding the control of noise (Regulations were first written in 2005).
These regulations cover noisy powered tools or machinery, anything that uses an explosive charge and noise impacts such as drop forging/hammering.
The main legal duties that any employer would need to perform are:
- Carry out a risk assessment on your employees exposure to noise at work.
- If noise is at dangerous levels for employees, you should take action to reduce noise exposure at it's source.
- If it cannot be reduced significantly at source, protective hearing equipment should be provided.
- Noise levels should always be kept below the legal limits.
- All employees should be given information and training on why noise levels are dangerous and what they should be doing to protect themselves.
- Any area that is a potential risk to employees should be regularly monitored.
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Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Noise
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