| Document ID (ISN) | 58281 |
| CIS number |
92-1348 |
| ISBN(s) |
1-873389-10-8 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Coleman G.J. |
| Title |
Noise at work. A helpful guide to the regulations |
| Bibliographic information |
Institute of Occupational Medicine Ltd., 8 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, United Kingdom, 1991. 21p. Price: GBP 5.00. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this guidance note: outline of duties imposed by the Noise at Work Regulations (see CIS 90-21); definition of noise and noise levels; typical health problems; the noise assessment procedure; action in the case of significant risks; responsibilities of employers, employees and equipment manufacturers; use of audiometry; personal ear protectors. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; noise control; limitation of exposure; noise |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; noise level; hearing loss; audiometric tests; comment on law; responsibilities; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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