Noise At Work Policy

This policy supplements the Health & Safety Policy Statement and describes how we discharge our duties under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

 

Excessive noise levels can cause permanent damage to hearing. Therefore, it is our policy to ensure individuals are not exposed to noise levels exceeding legal limits.

 

We will achieve this by:-

 

•  Reducing noise levels at source, by using quieter plant and work processes.
•  Identifying residual sources of excessive workplace noise (greater than 80dBA).
•  Advising staff when noise levels are likely to exceed 80dBA / 85dBA.
•  Undertaking risk assessments and identifying practical noise reducing measures.
•  Providing staff with hearing protection, as well as information, instruction and training.
•  Limiting the time staff are exposed to excessive noise levels.

 

If it is not reasonably practicable to reduce noise levels below 85dBA then staff must wear the hearing protection provided. Staff are issued with personal hearing protection as part of their P.P.E. packs, provided when joining the company

 

Site Agents are responsible for providing suitable hearing protection and ensuring that replacements are readily available.

 

It is the responsibility of each member of staff to:-

 

• Co-operate with this policy.
• Take good care of any hearing protection issued to them.
• To wear hearing protection when required.
• Request replacement hearing protection when required.

 

Failure to comply with this policy without good cause may result in disciplinary action.

 

 

The policy has also been produced as a separate document and is on public display.

 

 

Reviewed October 2009