Noise

If you work with noise levels in excess of 80 dB(A), there is a risk of you suffering from chronic hearing impairment. The louder the noise, the greater the risk […]

Ear defenders should not just damp as much noise as possible. You should always be able to communicate with other people on site and hear if anybody is shouting a […]

Damp noise – for instance, shut off equipment that is not in use, avoid banging metal on metal. Damp noisy machines – such as by using cabs on contract machinery, […]

It can be difficult to tell whether noise is too loud for you. A change in noise level of 1 dB(A) is almost imperceptible. A change of 3 dB(A) halves […]

Ear defenders must be worn as soon as there is a risk of a noise load of 80 dB(A) To make sure your hearing is not damaged. You can use […]

Industry guide on noise and vibration: This guide provides good advice on precautionary measures against hand and arm vibration.Noise and vibration

Listen for yourself how music sounds when your hearing is damaged. (www.bar-ba.dk/stoej-og-vibrationer/stoej )

Complete the sheet and see how much you know about safety.

Work out your own noise load over a working day ( http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/calculator.html ) Your hearing may already be damaged. Test your hearing (http://www.digital-recordings.com/hearing-test/ht-products.html) or (http://www.digital-recordings.com/hearing-test/ht-products.html )

Who is responsible for restricting noise on site?

Can you imagine situations in which noise may constitute a hazard as it is unable to hear what others are saying to you? How could these hazardous situations be avoided? […]

Find out whether you can influence the purchase of the least noisy tools and machinery. Find out what size the safety group is and how you can use it to […]

You have to use your ears your entire life – even when you are not at work. Complete the sheet and see how much you know about safety.