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On-site checks keep pace with
regulations
Health and safety specialist SBM Safety Solutions has invested GBP 4000 to ensure engineering companies keep pace with changes in the regulation of noise at work.
Health and safety specialist SBM Safety Solutions has invested GBP 4000 to ensure engineering companies keep pace with changes in the regulation of noise at work Owner Steve Mellor spent the money on a sound level meter, which allows him to perform on-site checks at premises where the workforce could be exposed to excessive noise, for example engineering, manufacturing and construction companies
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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He made the move to assist organisations with managing noise issues ahead of the new rules, which come into force in April 2006.
The new regulations are designed to protect workers who are exposed to noise levels over 80dB per day - the level at which someone's hearing can be permanently damaged, no matter what industry they are in.
He said: "The new sound meter will allow me to measure levels of exposure, and complete noise assessments, which will assist companies with compliance and managing their noise issues".
"This could apply to any premises where machinery, equipment or processes are creating hazardous levels of noise, such as manufacturing, construction and engineering".
"In fact, if any employer finds any areas on site where it is difficult to hold a conversation at 1.5m they may have a problem with noise that they need to address".
"If businesses do not take steps to comply with the new regulations, they could be liable for large fines, and also open themselves up to potential claims from employees whose hearing would have been irreparably damaged".
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