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Control
of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
From 6th April 2008 the Control of Noise at Work Regulations
have been in effect for the music and entertainment sector.
A two year transitional period was granted to enable
practical guidance to be developed for the wide-range of
musical entertainment available today. For all other sectors
the Regulations have been applicable since 2006.
The music and entertainment sector is defined in the Noise
Regulations as “all workplaces where live or recorded music
is played in a restaurant, bar, public house, discotheque or
nightclub, or alongside live music or a live dramatic or
dance performance”.
The Regulations set lower exposure limits than those
currently applied under the 1989 Regulations and place
certain duties on employers to:
• Assess the risk to employees of noise at work
• Take action to reduce noise exposure
• Provide employees with hearing protection (only where the
noise cannot be reduced)
• Provide instruction and training to employees
• Carry out health surveillance (where there is a risk to
health)
All premises – especially those playing amplified music at
noise levels above 80db – are encouraged to undertake a risk
assessment and identify how staff exposure can be reduced.
Sound
Advice - noise at work in music and entertainment
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