Noise in agriculture.

Title	Noise in agriculture.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AS
Series Number	8REV3
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2002
Length	6 pages
Stock Code	AS8REV3
ISBN	0717662012
Edition	3rd rev. ed.
Notes	fold-up leaflet. Agricultural safety. supersedes earlier editions. (AS8) (AS8REV3)(AS8 REV3). 15 copies per pack
Abstract	This revised leaflet deals with noise in agriculture. It lists the general aims of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, tells employers in simple terms what they must do. Explains what levels of noise cause damage, list various sources of damaging noise on the farm, for example tractors, guns, chainsaws, barn machinery and animals and gives advice on hearing protection. Aimed at employers, employees and the self-employed. Contents: Employers must; Employees must; What noise levels might be harmful? Tractors; Chain saws; Barn machinery; Animals; Ear protection; Further reading.
Keywords	Guidance; Agriculture; Ear muffs; Ear plugs; Semi-inserts