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001			ABS67925
008			040622n2004 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u126546
100			_aDyer, C.
245			_aHow low can you go?
260			_c2004
490			_aHealth and Safety Bulletin _v (329) June 2004, 15-18(4)
520			_aReviews the requirements of the draft noise regulations due to come into force early 2006. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 will implement the physical agents (noise) directive 2003" (Directive 2003/10/EC). They are expected to come into force by 15 February 2006. They are designed to stop people exposed to noise at work from damaging their hearing and to protect against the health and safety risks that result when instructions or warnings cannot be heard. Points out that the number of workers who will be covered by the regulations will double and the limits of exposure will lower. Advises carrying out risk assessments and acting on the findings. Suggests the setting up of hearing protection zones, where access is strictly restricted. Concludes that the new regulations may limit the health and safety risks of noise exposure at work, but monitoring of the results needs to be carried out.
590			_aABS
650			_aNOISE AT WORK REGULATIONS 1989
650			_aDIRECTIVE 2003/10/EC
650			_aNOISE ASSESSMENTS
650			_aRISK ASSESSMENTS
690			_aHealth and safety _96244
942			_n0
999			_c74433 _d74433