News and Prosecutions
HSE campaign aims to tackle noise at source
15 March 2010
The HSE has launched a new campaign to reduce machinery noise in the workplace by persuading manufacturers to make quieter equipment and encouraging businesses to buy it.
TUC issues noise guide
09 February 2009
The TUC has published a new guide on noise at work for health and safety representatives, to help combat the high incidence of work-related hearing problems.
National Grid settles noise claim
09 December 2008
A former employee of National Grid who suffered occupational deafness after three decades of working with noisy tools has secured £4000 compensation.
New noise guide available
15 July 2008
The HSE has published new guidance on control of noise at work in the music and entertainment industry.
DWP commissions health review
01 May 2007
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health have commissioned a detailed review of the health of the UK's working population.
Articles
Think outside the box
01 May 2009
Enclosing plant to bring noise down to acceptable levels is an expensive and often unnecessary option, argues Peter Wilson.
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