NOISE SAFETY ARTICLES
Articles and general information on all things relating to noise assessments or noise surveys at work, or managing employee noise exposure risks.
What noise assessments should contain, what to look for in a noise survey, managing noise risks at work, choosing hearing protection and managing health surveillance needs.
Noise assessments ● Noise surveys ● Hearing protection ● Health surveillance ● Noise Training
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Stereo noise in the workplace
Stereos at work can be important for employees, but when can you have stereos and when should they not be permitted, and how loud should stereos be at work?
Can music headphones be used at work?
Can someone use noise cancelling headphones in place of hearing protection in a high noise environment? Short answer is no, not if there is a noise risk as they are not certified as hearing protection.
Best hearing protection for loud music?
Music can damage hearing just as much as other loud noise but this is one noise you probably do want to experience. This is a guide on hearing protection for music, be it attending concerts or playing as a musician - protection which will guard against hearing damage while letting the music sound natural.