AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Noise Management Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-27 Date: 27th January 2020

1 27/01/2020 Gareth Haines Tom David Tom David Initial Issue

Issue Date Author Reviewed Approved Reason for Change
No

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AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Noise Management Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-27 Date: 27th January 2020

POLICY
Avantis will take all reasonable steps to reduce the risk of hearing damage caused by noise and, where possible,
this will be achieved by means other than the use of personal protective equipment.

The company will also take all reasonable steps to minimise the escape of noise and the disturbance caused from
our premises to the environment and persons in the neighbourhood.

ARRANGEMENTS
RISK ASSESSMENT
An assessment of noise levels will be undertaken by a competent person and a corresponding safe working
procedure developed.

Assessments and surveys will be recorded and updated regularly, particularly when changes in work practices
cause changes in the noise exposure levels of employees.

REDUCTION OF NOISE EXPOSURE LEVELS

As far as is reasonably practicable, the company will take all steps to reduce employees exposure to noise by
means other than the use of personal protective equipment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Suitable and effective ear protection will be provided to employees working in high noise levels, as indicated to
be necessary by the results of noise exposure assessments.

EAR PROTECTION ZONES

Ear protection zones, which may include particular areas, operations or pieces of equipment will be designated
and marked using appropriate signs. All persons entering these zones will be required to wear ear protection.

MAINTENANCE AND USE OF EQUIPMENT

All equipment will be used correctly and maintained in efficient working order and in good repair. Defective items
will be removed and replaced when necessary.

INFORMATION AND TRAINING

All employees who are subject to high levels of noise will be provided with information, instruction and training
about the harmful effects of noise, the precautions necessary, the correct use of personal protective equipment
and the steps to be taken to comply with legislation.

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AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Noise Management Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-27 Date: 27th January 2020

RECORDS
Records will be kept of:

• noise risk assessments

• results of noise surveys undertaken
• actions taken as a result of noise exposure assessments, with dates
• information and training provided in hearing conservation and noise control
• results of audiometric tests

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