Health and safety using farm vehicles and machinery
Noise levels
High levels of noise can damage hearing. By law, you must assess the level of noise in areas where people work for you. You must take action where noise exceeds certain levels.
If you have noisy machinery or equipment, you should consider:
- providing hearing protection for operators
- using barriers or screens to block sound
- using materials to absorb sound
- limiting the time spent in noisy environments
Read information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on noise levels at work.