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A review of reporting for workplace injury asks if work related hearing loss should be a reportable injury
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are now reviewing the RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) regulations. In a revised list of reportable occupuational diseases, noise induced hearing loss is included for the first time. The consultation asks to what degree respondents agree or disagree with this (and other conditions) being included.
The consultation is open until June 30th
Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space
If introduced, this is likely to have an impact on the level of demand for workplace noise reviews and hearing testing. The consultation will also ask about what criteria for the level at which it should be reported.
Open for comment until the 30th of June. Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space
As we approach Noise Action Week, IOA highlight how a career in acoustics shapes the sound of our world
The Association of Noise Consultants with input from IOA and CIEH representatives, seek comment on draft guidance on managing noise from dog kennels
The IOA are supporting the relaunch of Noise Action Week - 11th - 15th May - the UK wide campaign tackling the second largest environmental threat to human health
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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