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Controlling noise at work

Title Controlling noise at work
SubTitle The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Guidance on Regulations.
Author HSE
Series Code L
Series Number 108
Publisher HSE BOOKS
Date of Publication 2005
Length 134 pages
ISBN 0717661644
Price Exc. VAT £13.95
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed
Notes legal. (L108) (L 108). Supersedes L03) (L 3)(L3) 'Noise at work: the Noise at Work Regulations 1989: and Guide No 1: legal duties of employers to prevent damage to hearing, Guide No 2: legal duties of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers to prevent damage to hearing.' ISBNs 0717604543, 0118855213 and (HSG56) (HS(G)56) (HSG 56) Noise Guides 3 to 8: Noise assessment, information and control.' ISBN 011885430 and earlier edition of L108 published with 0717615111.
Abstract This new edition of L108 provides guidance for employers on protecting people from the risks caused by noise at work. As well as setting out the legal obligations of employers under the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, it introduces a revised approach to the management and control of noise in the workplace. The main parts of the book, aimed at employers and their advisors, provide guidance on the 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. The various appendices set out advice aimed at providers of technical advice and services to the employer, as well as setting out the legal duties on manufacturers and suppliers of noisy machinery. Contents: Introduction; Part 1: Legal duties of employers; Part 2: Managing noise risks: assessment and planning for control; Part 3: Practical noise control; Part 4: Selecting quieter tools and machinery; Part 5: Hearing protection: Selection, use care and maintenance; Part 6: Health surveillance for hearing damage; Appendices; References; Further information.
Keywords General guidance; Ear protection; Hearing; Sound; Audiometric testing; Audiometry


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