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The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (the Noise Regulations) came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain on 6 April 2006 (except for the music and entertainment sectors where they came into force on 6 April 2008).
The aim of the Noise Regulations is to ensure that workers' hearing is protected from excessive noise at their place of work, which could cause them to lose their hearing and/or to suffer from tinnitus (permanent ringing in the ears).
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 replaces the Noise at Work Regulations 1989.
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Loud noise at work can damage your hearing. A guidance leaflet has been produced to help you as an employer understand what you need to do under the Control of Noise at Work
Noise at work: Guidance for employers on the Control of Noise at Work
Noise in agriculture guidance: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/as8.pdf