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.
It combines the previous daily exposure calculator and weekly exposure calculator in one calculator with separate tabs to help simplify the process. More importantly, advice on actions that should be taken when certain action values are exceeded is also provided.
The calculator contains a new exposure limit value calculator to take into account the attenuation provided by the hearing protection worn when compared with the exposure limit value. Advice is also given in terms of the suitability of hearing protector provided in relation to attenuation.
The revised calculator can be accessed at the HSE website
With many sectors of the economy preparing to reopen following COVID-19 lockdown, businesses are reminded to remain cautious and make sure their COVID-secure measures, including other health and safety measures, are in place to ensure the ongoing protection of workers, visitors and others.
COVID-secure involves being adaptable to the current guidance and having procedures in place to manage the risk of COVID-19.
Key points for businesses to consider:
- Remember your COVID risk assessment
- Renewed vigour on COVID-secure measures
- With infection rates dropping businesses should not become complacent .
Further information on COVID-secure is available
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHSE/bulletins/2cac02d
HSE is reviewing the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/721) (DGHAR 2016) and wants to hear from you about how they are working.
DGAHR 2016 replaced the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Regulations 1987 (DSHAR) (SI 1987/37) following a review undertaken by HSE as part of its response to the Red Tape Challenge.
DGHAR 2016 intended to modernise and simplify DSHAR, removing redundant and superseded sections while retaining proportionate protections. This review, taking place 5 years after the introduction of DGHAR 2016, is intended to consider whether the regulations achieved their original objectives and remain the best option for achieving those objectives.
HSE would like to gather the views from the sector, and would therefore appreciate you taking 10 minutes to quickly complete a short survey to aid our review. The deadline for responses is the end of the day on Wednesday 24 March 2021.