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Business Input - Active management of noise in work areas
Expectation
Noise levels are below exposure standards
Specification
Requirements:
Equipment and work station design specifications consider noise (and other ergonomic factors)
Where noise can not be reduced to tolerable levels at the worker location(s), then appropriate PPE is provided
Workers are trained in recognising noise and likely impacts – and the techniques for donning and removing appropriate PPE
Implementation
Introduction of Equipment to site and Commissioning of a facility includes confirmation that noise levels meet site requirements/specifications
Noisy work areas are signposted and PPE is provided
Workers are trained and assessed in the correct response to noisy conditions
Monitoring
Occupational hygiene activities include measuring, and reporting on, noise levels in work areas
Work area inspections confirm that conditions meet site requirements
Worker skills related to noise identification and PPE usage are provided and maintained in line with the training needs analysis for their role
Documents
UK HSE Guideline 256 Shift Work – Set up the work environment to minimise fatigue loading
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