Risk assessment

Noise at Work Regulations 2005 risk assessment for construction (Great Britain)

Assess noise exposure risks in construction settings against the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, covering measurements, controls, and training.

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What it is for

This template helps assess and manage noise exposure risks in construction, aligning with Great Britain's Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

The full question list

1. Assessment Details

  1. Date and time of assessment *
  2. Location of assessment (site, specific area) *
  3. Description of work activities being assessed *
  4. Is there a likelihood that noise exposure may reach the lower exposure action value (80 dB(A) or 135 dB(C))? *

2. Noise Measurement and Exposure

  1. Has a competent person carried out noise measurements? *
  2. Has a competent person carried out noise estimations? *
  3. Peak sound pressure level (Lpc,peak) measured (dB(C))
  4. Daily personal noise exposure (LEP,d) measured (dB(A))
  5. Are any employees exposed to noise at or above the lower exposure action value (80 dB(A))? *
  6. Are any employees exposed to noise at or above the lower exposure action value (135 dB(C))? *
  7. Are any employees exposed to noise at or above the upper exposure action value (85 dB(A))? *
  8. Are any employees exposed to noise at or above the upper exposure action value (137 dB(C))? *
  9. Is any employee's noise exposure, taking account of hearing protection, above the exposure limit value (87 dB(A))? *
  10. Is any employee's noise exposure, taking account of hearing protection, above the exposure limit value (140 dB(C))? *

3. Control Measures

  1. Are engineering controls (e.g., enclosures, silencers) in place to eliminate noise at source? *
  2. Are technical measures (e.g., low-noise equipment, vibration damping) used to reduce noise? *
  3. Where noise is at or above the upper exposure action value, is there a programme of organisational measures (e.g., job rotation) in place? *
  4. Where noise is at or above the upper exposure action value, is there a programme of organisational measures (e.g., reduced exposure time) in place? *
  5. Are designated 'hearing protection zones' clearly marked where required? *
  6. Is suitable hearing protection provided to employees exposed at or above the lower exposure action value? *
  7. Are employees using the provided hearing protection correctly in designated zones? *

4. Information, Instruction and Training

  1. Do employees exposed at or above the lower action value receive suitable information on noise risks? *
  2. Do employees exposed at or above the lower action value receive suitable instruction on how to use control measures? *
  3. Do employees exposed at or above the lower action value receive suitable training on the correct use of hearing protection? *
  4. Do employees exposed at or above the lower action value receive suitable training on the maintenance of hearing protection? *
  5. Are employees aware of the results of noise risk assessments? *
  6. Are employees aware of the results of noise measurements? *

5. Health Surveillance and Records

  1. Is appropriate health surveillance (e.g., audiometry) provided for employees exposed above the upper exposure action value? *
  2. Are records of noise risk assessments maintained? *
  3. Are records of noise measurements maintained? *
  4. Are records of health surveillance results maintained for each employee? *

6. Review and Follow-up

  1. Is the noise risk assessment reviewed regularly (e.g., every 2 years)? *
  2. Is the noise risk assessment reviewed when significant changes occur? *
  3. Details of any identified actions required for improvement
  4. Target date for completion of actions

7. Sign-off

  1. Name of person completing this assessment *
  2. Date of sign-off *
  3. Signature of assessor *

References

How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

What are the lower and upper exposure action values?

The lower exposure action values are 80 dB(A) and 135 dB(C) peak. The upper exposure action values are 85 dB(A) and 137 dB(C) peak.

Who needs to complete this assessment?

A competent person, such as a site manager or health and safety officer, should complete this assessment.