Noise at Work Assessment | Devon

An employer is required by law (Noise at work Regulations 2005) to identify the exposure of excessive noise to their employees in Devon. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations (CoNAWR) have been developed in order to comply with the European Union Physical Agents (Noise) Directive (2003/10/EC) which aims to protect workers from risks to their health arising from exposure to noise in .

The legislation came into force on 6th April 2006.

Changes to the regulations (compared to the previous 1989 Noise at Work Regulations) include the following:

New lower and upper exposure action values.

Following the introduction of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, employers in Devon have a responsibility to ensure that workers' hearing is protected from excessive noise exposure at their place of work. This means the appropriate control and reduction methods in Devon.

A need to undertake audiometric monitoring and health surveillance of individuals with noise exposure levels above the upper exposure action value.

A new exposure limit value has been introduced, which takes into account the benefit of any hearing protection worn and hence applies to the noise level experienced at the ear. This must not be exceeded under any circumstances;

Whether your project is based in Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth, Newton Abbot or any other location within Devon; we are happy to help.

To find out more or receive a quotation please contact Impact Acoustics.

Impact Acoustics can provide a full suite of assessment and design services to ensure compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations:

Advice on the design and layout of the workplace to ensure lower noise levels in Devon

Onsite noise assessments carried out to determine the daily exposure of noise to employees in Devon

Recommendation on the most appropriate noise control methods in Devon

Recommendation of additional noise reduction measures, including acoustic products and hearing protectors

On completion we will provide a full written report including recommendations of any remedial work as required.