Lockton Health and Safety Manual
In cases where noise levels and exposure cannot be sufficiently reduced, provide suitable and effective hearing protection for use by employees who need to be exposed to the noise Where an individual is likely to be exposed to noise at or above an upper exposure action value it is recommended that control measures are implemented to eliminate or control exposure to noise at the workplace. Where this is not possible it is recommended that personal hearing protectors should be provided to any individual who is exposed. In addition it is recommended that the area is designated a hearing protection zone, the area is demarcated and identified by means of a sign indicating that ear protection must be worn (this sign should be selected in accordance with Part II of Schedule 1 to the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996), and access to the area should be restricted. Maintenance of Equipment Inspect and maintain all equipment associated with noise reduction and control of attendant risks to ensure it continues to function effectively and safely, (including, for example, silencers, enclosures and personal hearing protection equipment).
Monitor noise control procedures to ensure they continue to be effective and are consistently observed by all persons who are
exposed to risks from noise. Hearing Monitoring
Provide facilities for monitoring the hearing of employees who are exposed to high levels of noise, to ensure their hearing is not being adversely affected and as an additional means of monitoring the effectiveness of control measures and procedures. Lockton employees are required to inform a responsible person of any problems that occur in relation to noise levels, so that an
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