Code of Practice for Controlling Risks Due to Noise on Ships

Paperback

Author:

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Hearing damage caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable. Many seafarers are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful. This MCA Code of Practice helps designers, builders, owners and managers of ships comply with the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007. Based on HSE guidance relating to the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, it has been updated in line with changes to related legislation, technical advances and experience.

It covers:

• legal duties of employers

• control of risks from noise

• practical examples of noise control

• hearing protection

• health surveillance

• selecting quieter equipment.

Product Details

The relevant text from the Noise Regulations is set out in full with practical guidance underneath. Key points and warnings are highlighted, together with case studies and worked examples.

If employers comply with the Noise Regulations and follow the Maritime and Coastguard Agency?s guidance, employees are unlikely to develop advanced (disabling) stages of hearing damage.

This guidance is also aimed at people who advise employers, such as health and safety professionals, noise specialists and occupational health professionals.

Extent	138 pagess	ISBN	9780115541612
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