In the first of many posts, here's a helpful snippet from one of our recent (July 2014) noise and vibration articles...

[Top 3 Noise at Work and Vibration at Work] Compliance and Risk Reduction Tips:

[1] Appoint a responsible person and follow a suitable budget for managing noise or vibration risk in your organisation.

[2] Make sure that you use appropriate equipment [sound level meter / HAV meter) and that you follow correct measurement procedures – incorrect use of a meter can give inaccurate data, which causes compliance failings.

[3] The HSE would hold your organisation responsible for compliance failings, so you must understand the difference between a good survey and a bad one, even if you outsource assessments.

Click here for further information on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

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