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<p>The Government’s policy on ensuring that employers protect their employees’ hearing
is well established. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has responsibility for
occupational health and safety legislation which includes the Control of Noise at
Work Regulations 2005. The Regulations impose duties which, depending on the level
of risk, require employers to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>take action to reduce exposure to
noise and ensure the legal limits on noise exposure are not exceeded;</li><li>ensure
that equipment is properly maintained and used;</li><li>provide employees with personal
hearing protection where it’s appropriate;</li><li>provide information, instruction
and training;</li><li>carry out health surveillance.</li></ul><p> </p><p>HSE focuses
its activities on industries where there are high numbers of workers who are exposed
and/or where there is evidence of a high incidence rate of noise induced hearing loss.
It does this through a range of approaches and interventions, specifically:</p><p>
</p><ul><li>securing effective risk management and control through a variety of interventions
with businesses including inspections, investigations of incidents and concerns raised
by workers and others;</li><li>leading and engaging those who undertake or influence
health and safety;</li><li>the provision of comprehensive guidance;</li><li>ensuring
that the regulatory framework remains effective.</li></ul>
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