← Lessons 04-Health and Safety Regulatory Framework
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1. Introduction 2. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 3. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 4. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 5. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 6. Display Screen Equipment (DSE) 7. PUWER – Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 9. RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 10. COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 11. Fire Safety 12. First Aid 13. Employers' Liability Insurance 14. Smoking 15. Noise at Work 16. LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 17. Other Health and Safety Legislation 18. Risk Assessment 19. HSE – Health and Safety Executive 20. HSE Enforcement Notices 21. Penalties 22. Road Haulage Risk Assessment – Typical Hazards 23. Good Control Measures for Haulage Operations 24. Final Memory Checklist

15. Noise at Work

  • The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 aim to prevent hearing damage from long-term and short-term noise exposure.
  • The material highlights action where average noise levels exceed between 80 and 85 dB.
  • Carry out risk assessments.
  • Remove loud noise where possible; otherwise redesign/reorganise work.
  • Consider replacing equipment, noise absorption, damping and enclosures.
  • Provide hearing protection where required.
  • Provide information, instruction and training.
  • Provide hearing checks for workers likely to be exposed above relevant limits.
  • Keep assessment records and act on recommendations.