Following on from a successful event held previously in Yorkshire I am happy to inform you a further event has been
Category: Noise
Hand-held concrete breakers
Report on the results of noise emission tests carried out on hand-held concrete breakers, in accordance with the
Consultation on legislation amendments
A consultation seeking comments on proposals to amend regulations on explosives, to revoke obsolete local mining
Woodworking information sheets
One new and three revised woodworking information sheets now available:
Fit3 survey results
Combined results from the first wave of HSE’s surveys of employers and workers’ views on aspects of the FIT3 (Fit for
Noise at work in music and entertainment
In April 2008 the existing regulations protecting workers in the music and entertainment sectors from
Noise emission of sanders and polishers
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations states that employers may use manufacturers’ tool data to assess
Noise case studies
Noise control case studies offer real examples of how some organisations have reduced noise at work.
Practical noise control
On 5-7 July 2007, a European Forum on effective solutions for managing occupational noise risks will take place in Lille,
Glass recycling
Noise associated with the kerbside collection of recyclable glass. Measurements were made
Bring a smile to safety training
Health and safety is not exactly a laughing matter but the NAPO DVD uses humour to get serious
The worker involvement project
Many employers already recognise involving their employees in managing health and safety
Measurement of noise levels at live music events
More stringent noise at work regulations, developed by HSE after public consultation,
NAPO DVD - Bring a smile to safety training
Health and safety is not exactly a laughing matter but this DVD uses humour to get serious messages across.
Organisational use of expert systems
A study of occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulators and organisations use of
Orchestra pilot of the noise guidance
A professional orchestra piloted guidance for the music and entertainment sector on the
Protect your hearing or lose it! translated - Indg363
This pocket guide to what you should know to prevent hearing loss at work has been translated into 20 international languages.
Read the translated leaflet indg363
HSL/2006/62 - Assessment of noise exposure to various persons working at T in the park
A campaign focussed on the noise exposure of individuals working at live music events is currently being taken forward by the local authorities in Scotland. ‘T in the Park’ gives the opportunity for gathering data on noise exposure at a very large music festival. Noise levels were recorded around the site and used to access [...]
INDG363 - Protect your hearing or lose it! - Polish translation
Noise is part of everyday life, but loud noise can permanently damage your hearing. Conversation becomes difficult or impossible, your family complains about the television being too loud and you have trouble using the telephone.
Read INDG363 translated into Polish
E075:06 11 July 2006 - HSE launches programme to protect two million workers
More than two million workers in Great Britain are exposed to either excessive noise or hand arm vibration. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a new programme aimed at protecting these workers from suffering permanent damage to their health as a result of their work.
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