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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 65637 |
CIS number |
95-2254 |
ISBN(s) |
0-7219-0831-4 |
Year |
1995 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Penn C.N. |
Title |
Noise control - The law and its enforcement |
Bibliographic information |
Shaw & Sons Limited, Shaway House, 21 Bourne Park, Bourne Road, Crayford DA1 4BZ, Kent, United Kingdom, 2nd ed., Feb. 1995. xli, 387p. approx. 190 ref. Index. Price: GBP 24.95. |
Abstract |
This manual explains the law and practice relating to environmental and occupational noise in the United Kingdom. Contents: noise and sound; health effects; noise measurement; noise reduction techniques; noise nuisance; sources, effects and statutory control of noise in public places, abatement zones, construction sites, and from road traffic and aircraft; planning and development; occupational noise exposure (noise exposure and hearing loss, employer's duties and liability, statutory right to benefit, hazard evaluation, hearing conservation, role of safety committees). Summaries of relevant legal decisions are included. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; legislation; noise control; hearing loss |
Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; responsibilities of employers; construction sites; manuals; hazard evaluation; criminal liability; air transport; health hazards; workmen's compensation; noise level measurement; road transport |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage Noise Criminal liability in OSH
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