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acoustics in school buildings submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-04-14 16:04

The problem of noise levels in school buildings has been around for years. Noise and poor acoustics in schools is believed to be the cause of stress, voice problems and deafness amongst teachers.Schools are now covered by building standards on acoustics.

NIOSH - Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2010-03-03 16:54

Noise is not a new hazard. It has been a constant threat since the industrial revolution. Too much noise exposure may cause a temporary change in hearing (your ears may feel stuffed up) or a temporary ringing in your ears (tinnitus). These short-term problems usually go away within a few minutes or hours after leaving the noise. However, repeated exposures to loud noise can lead to permanent, incurable hearing loss or tinnitus .

Sound Advantage website submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2010-03-03 16:13

Website for equipment for people with hearing problems. Part of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf

SAHW - Noise submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 13:44

Most workplaces expose us to noise, and the louder the noise the more damage it can cause. Noise and vibration can cause long-term damage to our senses. Hearing and touch can be severely effected by exposure to excess levels of noise and vibration. Generally if people are having difficulty hearing what someone says, or have to shout to be understood at about two metres away noise levels are likely to be damaging.

HSE -Noise at Work - Advice for Employers submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:38

Those exposed to dangerous noise levels are at risk of hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus, and high levels of stress. This leaflet will help employers understand the effects of noise in the workplace and tell them how they can do to protect their employees.

HSE - Protect your Hearing or Lose it! submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:38

Wearing hearing protection can save your hearing from damage caused by loud noise at work. This Leaflet gives advice on how to protect your hearing to prevent permanent and incurable hearing damamge.

Tinnitus submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:39

Tinnitus is the term for noises which are heard "in the ear" or "in the head" and is usually a symptom of something which is affected near the ear or its nerves. This site gives detailed information on the symptoms and therapies to do with tinnitus.

HSE - Noise in Construction - Further Guidance submitted by CatH — last modified 2010-02-26 17:39

This straight-forward leaflet gives further guidance on the Noise at Work Regulations 1989.

Traffic Noise submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2010-02-26 22:39

Traffic noise can have major effect on both hearing and stress levels. It affects not only people working on roads, but offices and other workplaces near sources of traffic.

The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2010-02-26 11:51

Requires employers to take action to protect employees from hearing damage.

Loudness recruitment and hearing aids (factsheet) submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2010-02-26 09:52

A factsheet for adults who would like to understand more about loudness recruitment, written by the RNID.

HSE - Noise at Work - Advice for Employers submitted by cat — last modified 2010-02-18 19:03

This leaflet will help empolyers understand the effects of noise in the workplace and tell them what they can do to protect their employees.