by mercurylegal | May 31, 2016 | Factsheets & Guides, Uncategorized
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006, except for the music and entertainment sectors where they came into force on 6 April 2008. The aim of Noise Regulations is...
by mercurylegal | May 23, 2016 | Factsheets & Guides, Uncategorized
According to the Health and Safety Executive, health surveillance for hearing damage usually means: Regular hearing checks in controlled conditions Informing employees about the results of their hearing checks Keeping health records Ensuring employees are examined by...
by mercurylegal | May 17, 2016 | Factsheets & Guides, Uncategorized
Too much exposure to high levels of noise in your workplace can cause irreversible hearing loss and is one of the most common health problems. It can be difficult to detect as the effects gradually build up over time. Across industry as a whole, industrial hearing...
by mercurylegal | May 10, 2016 | Industrial Disease, Uncategorized
Festival-goers and concert attendees might not be aware that noise levels around the stages at music festivals and at some concerts and nightclubs can reach 110 decibels or more; that’s similar to standing next to a pneumatic drill working at full bore. Spending too...
by mercurylegal | May 3, 2016 | Tinnitus, Tinnitus Sounds
Noise is a part of everyday life, but being exposed to too much noise, or noise that is too loud can do permanent damage to our hearing. This damage can sometimes develop over time, or sometimes set in very swiftly – for example after being exposed to a very loud...