noise at work
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Noise at work can come form anything including machinery, heating, man made sounds and music to name a few and to protect your staff your work place must adhere to the law which states a safe level of noise. If the noise levels are to high then you must take action to avoid prosecution.
There are two types of noise, the first being permanent noise that is generated by an everyday appliance used in the work place such as a machine and the other is noise that potentially could cause harm to one's hearing permanently, instantly. It is important to assess the amount of noise being generated at work so you can take precautions to prevent permanent damage. Constant sound must not exceed eighty five Db. After you have made your assessment of the amount of noise at work you can provide your workers with suitable ear protection and put up clear signs in the places you are required to wear protection.In area where people are wearing protection you must fit hazard lights that notify if an alarm is going off.
If you need more information about noise at work and what you can do to reduce the risk of ear damage you can contact one of our sound experts who will assist you accordingly.