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News Release from: Signs and Labels | Subject: Control of Noise at Work
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2006
Noise control to be law in April: are
you ready?
New Control of Noise at Work Regulations will become law on 6 April, lowering the noise level at which employers must make hearing protection available from 85dB to 80dB: adding 1M extra workers!
New 'Control of Noise at Work Regulations' will become law on 6th April 2006 The new regulations will lower the noise level at which employers must make hearing protection available from 85dB(A) to 80dB(A), resulting in an estimated one million extra workers falling under the protection of the new European Directive 2003/10/EC
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Noise at work can cost you much more than your hearing! Noise at work is associated with an increase in work-related stress, accidents due to difficulties with communication and risks to a pregnant woman's unborn child.
In anticipation of these new regulations, Safetyshop has extended their range of products to help educate, warn and reduce the potential effects of noise within the workplace.
* Sound Level Meters ideal for measuring noise levels in different environments.
* Risk Assessment Software, Wallcharts and Pocket Guides to provide your employees with information and training on issues relating to noise at work.
* A comprehensive range of Ear Defenders, Ear Muffs and Earplugs.
* Safety Signs to inform employees when they are entering an area where the wearing of ear protection is mandatory.
Next day delivery, competitive prices, no minimum order charges and a 14 day no risk trial are all part of the exceptional customer service offered by Safetyshop.
To order any of the products mentioned in this article or to request a FREE copy of the 720 Spring/Summer 2006 Safetyshop catalogue. Request a free brochure from Signs and Labels ...
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