Lockton Health and Safety Manual

appropriate investigation can be carried out and remedial action  taken if necessary.  Employees must also co‐operate with all risk  control measures implemented by Lockton.   Keeping Records   The following records should be maintained in regard to any high‐ level noise areas and persons who may be exposed to health and  safety risks as a result of the noise levels:    Training records    The results of noise assessments, including locations, dates,  work and equipment, along with details of actions taken in  response to the assessments    Changes in the working environment that are likely to result in  changes to noise levels or the degree of personal exposure to  excessive noise.  This might result, for example, from installing  new equipment, changing working patterns or hours, as well as  introducing noise control measures.    Issue and maintenance of personal hearing protection    Complaints or reports from employees about excessive noise  and the action taken in response to such complaints.    Results of any audiometric tests carried out on employees   Employee Responsibilities    To minimise the potential for harmful or disturbing levels of  noise, apply the following precautions:    Avoid generating any unnecessary noise    Co‐operate with any noise assessment exercises to ensure the  measurements are as accurate and representative as possible    Participate in and put into action any training received in  regard to procedures and the operation of equipment to  reduce risks associated with excessive noise    Ensure all equipment provided to reduce noise levels is  properly used including, for example, enclosures and acoustic  covers.

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