The Control Guide: Management of Noise at Work provides step by step guidance to assist organisations to effectively manage workplace noise and prevent noise-induced hearing loss. This guide provides the information needed by management to implement a comprehensive programme and strategy for managing noise. The essential ingredient from management is commitment to action, shown through personal involvement and the allocation of adequate resources.

Table of Contents

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• Introduction PDF [size: 75KB KB]
• Core document PDF [size: 135KB KB]
• Structure of the Control Guide
• Using the Control Guide
• Noise Management Flow Chart
  • Step 1 Establish a Basis for Action
  • Step 2 Assess Your Present Position
  • Step 3 Set Goals and Policies
  • Step 4 Establish a Noise Management Strategy
  • Step 5 Monitor and Evaluate
• Appendix 1 Glossary of Technical Terms
• Appendix 2 Measures of Noise Exposure
• Module 1 Case Studies PDF [size: 644KB KB]
• Module 2 Walk-Through Audit PDF [size: 77KB KB]
• Module 3 In-House Control PDF [size: 76KB KB]
• Module 4 Consultants PDF [size: 59KB KB]
• Module 5 Using Surveys PDF [size: 67KB KB]
• Module 6 Costs / Benefits PDF [size: 70KB KB]
• Module 7 Noise Policy PDF [size: 61KB KB]
• Module 8 Buy Quiet PDF [size: 88KB KB]
• Module 9 Evaluating Options PDF [size: 73KB KB]
• Module 10 Fact Sheets PDF [size: 113KB KB]
• Fact Sheet 1: Effects of Noise and Value of Good Hearing
• Fact Sheet 2: Questions and Answers on Noise and Noise Control
• Fact Sheet 3: Ways of avoiding Hearing Damage
• Fact Sheet 4: Hearing Protectors
• Module 11 Training and Information PDF [size: 76KB KB]
• Session 1: Noise, a Major Issue
• Session 2: Noise, an Issue in this Organisation
• Session 3: Identifying and Solving Noise Problems
• Session 4: The Effective Use of Personal Hearing Protection Evaluation
• Module 12 Setting up an Effective Personal Protection Programme PDF [size: 43KB KB]