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Listen up – Headphones and the Noise at Work regulations

Most health and safety risks change over time but there is one risk that is changing fast, some might say at the speed of sound, writes Stephen Wheatley a Founder Director of the UK Hearing Conservation Association. Read More

UK Hearing Conservation Association conference – Noise at work must remain on the HS agenda

Introducing the UK Hearing Conservation Association's Listen Up conference in Manchester, Clare Forshaw says noise-induced hearing loss needs a new focus. Read More

UK Hearing Conservation Association Conference – Stigma stopping some musicians from using hearing protection

A stigma around weak hearing is one reason musicians are reluctant to use devices. Read More

UK Hearing Conservation Association conference – HSE and employers need to work together to tackle noise in the workplace

The HSE needs to collaborate closely with employers to create change when it comes to noise in the workplace. Read More

‘Poison of the ear’ – Ototoxicity in industry

Exposure to ototoxic chemicals can cause headaches, dizziness, tinnitus (ringing inside the ears) and occupational-induced hearing loss (OIHL). However, some OHS professionals may only recently be aware of ototoxicity, also known as ‘poison of the ear’. Read More

Workplace noise: how much is too much?

Here we take a look at the different ways that workplace noise affects staff, and what you can do about it. Read More

HSE updates noise exposure calculator

The HSE’s Noise exposure calculator helps you to estimate and record workers’ exposures to noise and compare them with the exposure action and limit values in the regulations as part of a noise risk assessment. Read More

Monitor and control: Common construction site hazards and risks

SOCOTEC outlines some of the most common hazards and risks that construction workers may encounter, as well as the relevant legislation and control measures that ensure that the level of risk is kept as low as possible. Read More

Performing health/medical surveillance: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The HSE has issued guidance for occupational health providers, appointed doctors and employers. In the light of advice from Public Health England on COVID-19, HSE has set out in the guidance, what it describes as a proportionate and flexible approach to enable health/medical surveillance to continue. Read More

New association to help tackle hearing loss launched

The UK Hearing Conservation Association aims to provide independent information and advice on preventing hearing loss, which affects more than 10 million people in the UK. Read More



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