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How useful is manufacturer’s data on noise levels in a noise assessment?
Manufacturers of tools and equipment have an obligation to make data available on the expected noise level for their product. The HSE latch on to this and list this as a source of information which employers could use in deciding if there is a noise risk in the workplace, but is it actually any good?