Noise guide
November 1st 2006

First Stop Safety has updated its free booklet on noise to take into account the requirements of the new Control Of Noise at Work regulations. It is designed as a quick, five minute guide to the subject.

There is a useful chart which can be used to see that duration of noise exposure can cause a risk to hearing. Some case studies are presented, with example of excessive noise levels in an office, a warehouse and a metal workshop.

The booklet outlines the employer's duties if the various levels of noise exposure are exceeded.

All in all it is aimed at bringing managers quickly up to speed with Noise at Work issues by using clear, simple language.