“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise

“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise - UK Construction Online

Three-quarters of noisy workplaces lacked essential knowledge on maintaining hearing protection equipment, inspections have found.   The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) most recent inspection campaign has identified significant failings in workplace hearing protection, uncovering issues with employee training and equipment management.  One in four workplaces had noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection, placing crucial responsibi…

“Serious gaps” found in protecting workers from excessive noise

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) most recent inspection campaign has identified significant failings in workplace hearing protection, uncovering issues with employee training and equipment management.  One in four workplaces had noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection, placing crucial responsibilities on employers to ensure proper provision and management of protective equipment. However, inspections revealed concerning gaps i…