Presentations from the 'Playing Safe' event, 16 April 2008

Covering the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 as they affect the music and entertainment sectors

The control of noise in entertainment: an introduction
Dave Smeatham, HSE [211KB]
Hearing disorders in musicians and other professionals in entertainment
Dr Christian Meyer-Bisch [presentation not available]
A look at controlling noise in orchestras
Susanna Everton, Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner [161KB]
What do musicians think of hearing protection?
Jacqueline Patel, HSL [76KB]
Noise at work regulations: a venue perspective
Chris Durant, The Sage, Gateshead [1.9MB]
How the regulations are likely to be enforced
Dave Womack, formerly of Blackpool Council [presentation not available]
Impact on the 'live' concert industry
Jim Griffiths, Vanguardia Consulting [469KB]
Case study of risk assessment application at the Royal Academy of Music
Martin Marmoy-Haynes (JEM Safety Management Ltd) and Stephen Dance (London
Southbank University) [presentation not available]