Overview
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss is permanent and preventable. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations require employers to assess noise exposure and implement controls when action levels are exceeded. This module manages noise assessment, exposure calculation, and hearing protection provision.
Noise measurements are mapped to work activities, calculating daily noise exposure (LEP,d) and peak pressure levels. When measurements exceed lower or upper action values, automatic control recommendations guide implementation of engineering controls, administrative measures, or hearing protection.
Hearing surveillance triggers identify workers requiring audiometric testing. Integration with PPE management ensures required hearing protection is issued, whilst training requirements ensure workers understand risks and correct usage of protection.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- • HSE guidance L108 - Controlling Noise at Work
- • ISO 9612:2009 - Acoustics (measurement of noise exposure)
Key Benefits
Prevent permanent hearing loss through exposure control
Automatic LEP,d calculation eliminates manual errors
Action level triggers guide control implementation
Hearing surveillance identification ensures medical monitoring
Hearing protection integration ensures provision
Legal compliance with Control of Noise at Work Regulations
Features & Capabilities
Noise measurement recording with location and activity mapping
LEP,d and peak pressure level calculation
Lower and upper action value trigger identification
Control hierarchy guidance (elimination, isolation, engineering, admin, PPE)
Hearing surveillance requirement identification
Hearing protection specification and issuance tracking
Noise zone mapping and signage requirements
Training requirement identification
How It Works
Conduct noise measurements in work areas and activities
Calculate daily noise exposure (LEP,d) from measurements
Identify action level exceedances triggering control requirements
Implement controls following hierarchy of control
Specify and issue required hearing protection
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