Protecting your hearing is crucial in noisy workplaces or environments where exposure to loud sounds is a common occurrence. Wearing hearing protection is a vital safety measure, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Simply having access to hearing protection isn't enough; it must be effectivel…
Blog posts : "noise"
Workplace hearing protection
Hearing protection is an important element of workplace safety, particularly for those workers in high-noise environments. Comprehensive hearing protection programs must be implemented in order to protect workers from serious risk of hearing loss, as well as to ensure that workplaces remain producti…
Hearing loss laws in the workplace
Employees who work in environments where loud noise is prominent have a greater risk of developing hearing problems compared to those who work in other sectors. Employers must adhere to regulations when their workers are involved in such work.
Employers must follow the Control of Noise at Work Regu…
Health and Safety News - 1 November 2010
Burnley firm fined £16k after workers' hearing put at risk
A Burnley manufacturing company has been fined £16,000 after it ignored a formal warning about noise levels at its factory.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Equestrian Surfaces Ltd for putting its employees' hearing at ri…
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