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Noise

• All plant, machinery, tools and equipment
generating excessive noise must have the
correct silencing device(s) fitted, which must
function correctly.

• Areas where excessive noise is present
must be clearly identified to employees using
signage and hearing protection must be
6. Welfare and Health
freely available to all employees. This should
be notified to others in the area in advance.

• Contractors must carry out noise
assessments to identify appropriate type of
hearing protection.

• Hearing protection must be worn by all
operatives when entering a noise zone. Ear
muffs are preferred to ear plugs for long

durations.
• Any operative using power tools exceeding
85dB must wear ear muffs.

Hearing protection is freely available
Between 80dB & 85dB and people must be informed that
their hearing is at risk
Ear protection must be worn by
Over 85dB all persons entering and working
in a noise zone

5 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019