Intelligent hearing protection technology is now available that provides personalised data about an individual’s noise exposure, making it easier to both spot workers at greatest risk of hearing damage and identify ways of reducing noise exposure.
By Neal Muggleton, Minuendo on 11 March 2024
Noise emission data from machinery manufacturers can help purchasers identify the most suitable machine when buying or hiring new equipment, but it’s also essential to maintain the machinery correctly to minimise the noise levels.
By Darren Hugheston-Roberts, TÜV SÜD on 12 March 2024
Employers often wrongly assume that noise control techniques for machinery are both costly and impractical. In fact, simple, very low-cost engineering modifications that anyone can implement are often all that are required – and they may even be self-financing.
By Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre (INVC) on 14 March 2024
The risk of workers suffering hearing damage from harmful levels of noise at work could be slashed by as much as 90 per cent by adopting the latest noise control best practice techniques.
By Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre (INVC) on 15 March 2023
Workers could be damaging their hearing while wearing headphones for recreational use at work, so it’s vital that employers take action to control the risks.
By Stephen Wheatley, UK Hearing Conservation Association on 01 March 2023
A noisy office can be a cause of stress but there are some simple workplace design adjustments that can help mitigate the impact.
By Guy Osmond, Osmond Ergonomics on 01 March 2023
Although UK employers have long had a duty to prevent their employees suffering noise-induced hearing loss, a huge swath of workers continue to be exposed to loud noise at work, due to a combination of cultural, technological and regulatory failures.
By Dr David Greenberg, Founder and director, Eave. on 01 March 2023
Advances in hearing protection technology are making it easier to warn workers in real-time to protect themselves from hearing damage – and spot those who could be at greatest risk.
By Neal Muggleton, Minuendo on 26 July 2022
Employers should be using new cost-effective technology and techniques to prevent workers suffering permanent and disabling hearing damage from exposure to loud noise at work.
By Peter Wilson on 14 March 2022
Personal noise dosimeters and sound level meters can provide a picture of noise exposure and sources within a workplace.
By Tim Turney on 09 February 2021
