Publications

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force on 6 April 2006 and repeal the existing Noise at Work Regulations 1989. The regulations will apply to all parts of industry, with a two year transitional period for the music and entertainment sectors until 6 April 2008. For this sector the existing Noise at Work Regulations will apply until 6 April 2008.

Guidance on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations is provided in

• Controlling noise at work. Guidance on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. L108, ISBN 0 7176 6164 4 HSE Books
  This book replaces the 1998 edition of L108 Reducing Noise at Work. Guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations (ISBN 0 7176 1511 1).
• Sound Advice: control of noise at work in music and entertainment. HSG260. HSG260, 0 7176 6307 1 HSE Books.
  This book contains practical guidance on the control of noise at work in music and entertainment.
• HSE’s free employers leaflet Noise at Work - Advice for employers INDG362 (rev 1)
  This leaflet is for employers on good practice and considering what they need to do
• Noise - Don't lose your hearing (HSE's free pocket card) INDG363
  Contains notes on good practice which you may find helpful.

Other

• Free HSE Leaflets and information sheets
• Sound Solutions in Food and Drink: reducing noise in food and drink manufacturing. HSG232, ISBN 0 7176 2548 6, HSE Books