In April 2008, the Noise at Work Regulations were extended to the music and entertainment industry. May businesses will already be familiar with the requirements of the regulations, but the primary aim is to attempt to reduce noise in the workplace to a level where harm will not be caused.

The regulations specify that if certain limits are likely to be exceeded, then the employer must carry out a risk assessment that specifically relates to noise. The assessment must take account of factors such as how long someone is exposed to noise, how loud it is and its tonal characteristics, such as whether it is high-frequency or low-frequency.

The HSE has produced some advice on how to comply with the regulations on their website, which you can browse by clicking on the link to the right. If you need someone to undertake an acoustic survey or carry out a risk assessment of your workplace, please do not hesitate to contact us.