Noise At Work Policy

INTRODUCTION

We recognise that exposure of staff to excessive noise may result in both temporary and/or permanent hearing deterioration or loss. It is important, therefore, to ensure that we control exposure to excessive noise.

It is our policy to:

• Reduce the risk of hearing damage to staff to the lowest level reasonably practicable.
• Consider all other control measures before providing personal protective equipment to employees.
• Carry out assessments of exposure and maintain assessment records.
• Establish hearing protection zones, where required.
• Provide ear protection for staff exposed to excessive noise.
• Maintain and ensure staff use personal protective equipment.
• Provide relevant information, instruction and training to members of staff.
• Ensure that manufacturer information regarding noise levels generated by plant and equipment is provided to members of staff, where relevant.