The Health and Safety Executive has published guidance to help reduce exposure to noise in the food and drink industries.
The Reducing noise in the food and drink industries information sheet points to ways of reducing the risk of hearing damage through noise at work. Although it is a common problem, it can be difficult to detect as it builds up slowly over time.
The guidance gives advice on legal requirements and gives typical noise levels at especially loud stages in food and drink production. It also gives possible solutions to noise problems.
The Health and Safety Executive will publish a book of case studies for reducing noise in the UK food industry next year.
The information sheet is available directly from the Executive by calling 08701 545500