Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 – How do I select a workplace noise consultant?

​

This document is a buyer’s guide to help you pick a consultant who will be able to help you understand the level of noise risk in your workplace and provide you with advice on noise control methods.

HSE - Topic Inspection Pack (Noise)

​

This Appendix to the Noise Topic Inspection Pack provides information on established noise control methods for a range of high-risk activities, organised according to industry/sector.

Best Practice in Noise Control - PowerPoint

​

Noise Management - Noise Control Best Practice Powerpoint

Let's Make Noise About Noise Management Webinar

Apple Watch Series 5 

​

Apple Watch inspires a healthier life all round. It monitors your heart rate and lets you know if something is wrong. Helps you keep track of your menstrual cycle and taps you if noise levels rise to a point that could impact your hearing. You can also add complications like Breathe, Heart Rate and Noise to your watch face and keep them top of mind throughout your day. It’s the first watch that really watches out for you. 

Controlling noise at work - The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Guidance on Regulations (L108)

​

This new edition of L108 provides guidance for employers on protecting people from the risks caused by noise at work. As well as setting out the legal obligations of employers under the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, it introduces a revised approach to the management and control of noise in the workplace.

HSE Presentation - Health Surveillance for Noise Induced Hearing Loss

​

Short presentation covering key points for health surveillance for noise induced hearing loss.  

Myth-buster - Noise in music and entertainment sectors

​

Myth-busting questions/answers for workers and public with regards to noise in the music and entertainment sectors.  

Noise - Don’t lose your hearing! (INDG363(rev2))

​

Excellent short guide to inform employees about noise at work.

Noise at work - A brief guide to controlling the risks (INDG362(rev2))

​

Loud noise at work can damage people’s hearing and lead to risks to safety. This leaflet explains what an employer needs to do under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 to protect their employees from noise. It will also be useful to employees and their representatives.  

Noise reduction at band re-saws - HSE information sheet - Woodworking Information Sheet No 4 (rev2)

​

This information sheet provides guidance for employers and other dutyholders on how noise from band re-saws is generated and how you can reduce it at source using engineering controls. It also explains how to build a noise-reducing enclosure to separate workers from the noise source. 

Reducing noise at woodworking machines - HSE information sheet - Woodworking Information Sheet No 13 (rev2)

​

This information sheet is aimed at employers in the woodworking industry and gives advice on controlling the risks from noise. It supplements the leaflet INDG362 Noise at work: A brief guide to controlling the risks. 

Sound solutions for the food and drink industries - Reducing noise in food and drink manufacturing (HSG232)

​

This book gives examples of simple, cost-effective ways of reducing the risk of hearing damage to workers in the food and drink industries. It contains 60 case studies showing how companies have found successful solutions to problems created by high noise levels. 

Top 10 Noise Control Techniques

​

Ten simple noise control techniques that have wide application across the whole of industry. In many cases, they will produce substantial noise reductions quickly and cheaply - with little or no effect on normal operation or use.  

Sound advice Control of noise at work in music and entertainment (HSG260)

​

Sound advice contains practical guidance on the control of noise at work in music and entertainment, including concert halls and theatres, amplified live music venues, pubs/clubs and studios. It has been put together by representatives from a wide range of music and entertainment sectors in Britain, including Environmental Health Officers and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).  

For more resources click on a category below