Keywords: Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, shout to be heard, noise action thresholds, human ear, decibel, hearing protection,

Complying with new, lower workplace noise limits

Graham Cowling | Feature | HSW
02.03.2006

Call centres, busy restaurants, vehicle garages; the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, which come into force next month, will draw many new places into the net where employers have to monitor their workers' noise exposure. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that around 1.1 m ...

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