| Document ID (ISN) | 106998 |
| CIS number |
07-918 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1287-7778 - Prévention BTP |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Barruyer C. |
| Title |
Noise pollution at the workplace: Improved means of prevention |
| Original title |
Nuisances sonores au travail: mieux les combattre [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 2006, No.91, p.54-56. Illus. 2 ref. |
| Abstract |
European Directive 2003/10/EC (see CIS 06-253) on noise at the place of work came into force in France in July 2006. New rules require employers to protect noise-exposed workers. The construction sector is particularly concerned by these new provisions, which are discussed in this article. Topics addressed: responsibilities of employers with respect to exposure evaluation; defining the thresholds above which employers are required to take action; information of personnel on the risks they face; supply of hearing protection; noise level thresholds requiring routine checks and systematic audiometric testing. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
France; hearing conservation; noise control |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; threshold limit values; responsibilities of employers; European Union; information of personnel; hazard evaluation; exposure evaluation; comment on directive; noise level |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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