NDML Ltd appointed as
Best Bar None official broker
As the leading licensed trade insurance specialist in the UK, NDML are delighted to have been selected as the official broker to the successful BBN scheme.
Benefits available to BBN members include: www.bbnuk.com
Exclusive and discounted insurance quotes.- Cost repayment incentive on BBN membership subscriptions for accredited premises who take out an NDML insurance policy.
For more information call 0113 2818110 and ask for the NDML sales team.
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE NEW NOISE REGULATIONS?
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force on 6th April 2008 and now affects all sectors of industry in the UK. The new Regulations are based on a European Directive and are aimed at protecting workers from the risks caused by noise.
- The two action values for daily noise exposure have been reduced by 5dB to 80dB and 85dB;
- There are now two action values for peak noise at 135dB and 137dB;
- There are new exposure limit values of 87dB (daily exposure) and 140dB (peak exposure) which takeinto account the effect of wearing hearing protection and which must not be exceeded;
- There is a specific requirement to provide health surveillance where there is risk to health.
There is no cure for noise induced hearing loss, but it is 100% preventable.
Employers are required to:
- Assess the risks to employees from noise at work;
- Take action to reduce the noise exposure that produces those risks;
- Provide employees with hearing protection if the noise exposure cannot be reduced by other methods;
- Make sure the legal limits on noise exposure are not exceeded;
- Provide employees with information, instruction and training;
For more information and practical advice on carrying out the relevant risk assessments please click on the following link http://soundadvice.info.
We are here to help…..in conjunction with Romero Risk Management we can assist you with Noise readings and assessments at competitive rates:
Please call Karen Want on 0113 2818110.
