The Risks

Noise can cause hearing damage and loss ­– both temporary and permanent. It can also pose wider health and safety risks, when it impairs a person’s ability to communicate properly.

As an employer, a manager of a site, or a landlord – you have a responsibility to assess if work-related noise is an issue for you, the people who work for you, and the people who occupy your buildings.

Noise problems can occur if sounds are too loud, and if the sounds are prolonged.

Legislation is in place to protect people’s hearing, and to provide advice to businesses on how to limit people’s exposure to noise.