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Document ID (ISN)75176
CIS number 00-969
Year 1999
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG298
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Ear protection: Employers' duties explained
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 1999. 11p. Illus. 5 ref.
Abstract This booklet highlights the responsibilities of employers for providing ear protecting for employees, with reference to the UK Noise at Work Regulations of 1989 (see CIS 90-21). Among the topics covered: types of ear protection; selecting the appropriate form of protection; informing employees and ensuring compliance.
Descriptors (primary) hearing protection; responsibilities of employers; training material; legislation; United Kingdom
Descriptors (secondary) training manuals; earplugs; earmuffs; safety guides; comment on law; information of personnel; enforcement
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Hearing protection
OSH training