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 hea
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