Assessment of exposure
- Carry out a noise risk assessment Employer
UK Statutory Instrument
1989
United Kingdom
The Noise at Work Regulations 1989
At a glance
What's here
9 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Employer 8
- Manufacturer 1
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Employers also bound by 171 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 199 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 119 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 46 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 45 duties
- WTR 1998 1998 40 duties
Manufacturers also bound by 84 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 2011 27 duties
- Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 2017 25 duties
- Medical Devices Regulations 2002 2002 23 duties
- Lifts Regulations 2016 2016 22 duties
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 2016 21 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Assessment records
- Keep records of noise assessments Employer
Reduction of risk of hearing damage
- Reduce employee noise exposure to the lowest practical level Employer
Reduction of noise exposure
- Reduce employee noise exposure through technical or organisational measures Employer
Ear protection
- Provide ear protection to employees exposed to noise Employer
Ear protection zones
- Mark and control access to ear protection zones Employer
Maintenance and use of equipment
- Maintain and ensure proper use of noise control equipment Employer
Provision of information to employees
- Provide employees with noise risk information and training Employer
Modification of duties of manufacturers etc. of articles for use at work and articles of fairground equipment
- Provide noise level information for work equipment Manufacturer
Browse 22 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Interpretation
Disapplication of duties
Disapplication of duties
Assessment of exposure
Assessment records
Reduction of risk of hearing damage
Reduction of noise exposure
Ear protection
Ear protection zones
Maintenance and use of equipment
Provision of information to employees
Modification of duties of manufacturers
Exemptions
Exemptions
Modifications relating to the Ministry of Defence etc.
Modifications relating to the Ministry of Defence etc.
Revocation
Revocation
DAILY PERSONAL NOISE EXPOSURE OF EMPLOYEES
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