Noise at Work
Over 1 million employees in Great Britain are exposed to levels of noise that puts their hearing at risk. According to the HSE some 170,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations came into force for Great Britain on 6 April 2006. Their aim is to ensure that workers hearing is protected from excessive noise at their place of work.
By law, as an employer, you must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to noise so that you can protect the hearing of your employees. Where the risks are low, the actions you take may be simple and inexpensive, but where the risks are high, you should manage them using a prioritised noise-control action plan.
Where required, ensure that:
- hearing protection is provided and used
- any other controls are properly used
- provide information, training and health surveillance
- Review what you are doing if anything changes that may affect the noise exposures where you work
Noise can also be a safety hazard at work, interfering with communication and making warnings harder to hear.
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Noise at Work Distance Learning Course [Audiobook] [CD-ROM]
The Noise at Work Distance Learning Course is a CD-based distance learning course covering the latest Noise at Work Regulations which came into force in April 2006. It summarises the regulations and will show you how to set about assessing and controlling the risks associated with Noise at Work. At the end of the course, there is a multiple choice test which is returned to the publisher for marking and leads to a certificate for successful completion. This course qualifies for 1 IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) CPD point for IOSH CPD students. This Distance Learning Package will show you how to set about assessing and controlling the risks associated with Noise at Work. The course includes the following subject areas: - New Regulations - Basics of Sound - Taking Measurements - Risk Assessments - Protecting the Employee Once you have studied the material, you can test your knowledge with the multiple-choice questionnaire that can be submitted back to Ohm Books for assessment. If successful, you will be sent a Certificate of Completion; to demonstrate your understanding of Noise at Work. The test and certification for one delegate is included in the cost of the programme.
Controlling Noise at Work 2005: The Control of Noise at Work Regulations - Guidance on Regulations (Legal) Book
This book introduces a revised approach to the management and control of noise in the workplace. The book presents assessment and management of noise risks, practical advice on noise control, buying and hiring of quieter tools and machinery, selection and use of hearing protection and the development of health surveillance procedures.
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0717661644
- ISBN-13: 978-0717661640
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