Noise at Work Regulations 2005
The Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require action to be taken to protect employees from hearing damage at each of the following action levels.
| Level | Threshold |
|---|---|
| First Action Level | 80 dB(A) daily or weekly personal noise exposure (LEP,d) |
| Second Action Level | 85 dB(A) daily or weekly personal noise exposure (LEP,d) |
| Peak Action Level | 87 dB(A) daily or weekly personal noise exposure (LEP,d) |
Generally, where there is an excessive noise problem on a site, suitable ear protectors are provided close to where you enter the noisy area.