Guidance

MGN 658 (M+F) Control of noise at work regulations 2007

Requirements for the protection of seafarers, fishermen and workers from the risks related to exposure to noise at work.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 23 July 2021

Documents

MGN 658 (M+F) Merchant shipping and fishing vessels control of noise at work regulations 2007

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Details

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 636 (M) amendment 1 which provides details and guidance on interpretation of the merchant shipping and fishing vessel (health and safety at work) regulations 1997, MGN 587 (F) amendment 1 (in respect of fishing vessels) and the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (control of noise at work) regulations 1997, MGN 447 (M+F) amendment 1 merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work) regulations 1997 procedure for seeking exemptions.

This notice replaces MGN 352 (M+F) amendment 1 the merchant shipping and fishing vessels (control of noise at work) regulations 2007 and MGN 377 (M+F) sound advice – noise at work from music and entertainment.

Notice to

• ship and fishing vessel owners
• ship operators
• charterers
• managers
• skippers and other employers of seafarers
• masters
• chief engineers
• officers
• ratings and other workers on merchant ships
• crew of fishing vessels
• small commercially operated vessels
• yachts with paid crew and self-employed persons working on board
• classification societies
• certifying authorities
• test houses
• competent persons

Published 23 July 2021