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27 March 2006 - New Control of Noise
Regulations Reminder to Employers
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With just over a week until the new Control of Noise Regulations
come into force on 6 April, 2006, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have
been campaigning to remind employers what their duties will be under the new
Regulations.
The HSE's campaign is aimed at reminding employers of the
following:
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Prolonged exposure to noise at work can cause hearing loss,
which is often permanent. Hearing loss caused by work is preventable, but once
your hearing has gone, it won’t come back.
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The HSE is working in partnership with businesses to find
practical solutions to noise risks at work, to help protect everyone’s hearing.
Noise solutions can often be surprisingly cost-effective and easy to implement.
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Business benefits include lower sickness absence, lower staff
turnover, improved productivity and safety, enhanced reputation, and lower risk
of legal action.
A Noise at Work HSE Webpage is available, providing all the
necessary information and guidance to help employers understand, prepare and
implement any requirements, which may be necessary to comply with the new
Regulations, such as the following:
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The health effects of noise at work.
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What to do if you have a noise problem at work.
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How is noise measured.
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Advice to workers.
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Cost effective solutions to noise for employers.
There are approximately 170,000 workers in the UK who suffer
deafness, tinnitus and other ear conditions caused by harmful noise levels in
the workplace. With the introduction of the new Control of Noise
Regulations on 6 April, 2006, the HSE is aiming to reduce this figure greatly.
Further information can be accessed from the HSE Webpage by
clicking the following:
HSE Noise at Work Webpage
Further information on noise at work can also be accessed from
our HSfB Your Articles page by clicking the following:
HSfB Noise at Work
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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