Controlling Damage from Noise At Work - Poster - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

Raise awareness of the risks associated with excessive workplace noise and to promote safe practices that help prevent hearing damage. It supports compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (UK), which aim to protect workers from long-term hearing loss and other health effects caused by high noise levels.

This poster is especially important in industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, airports, and live event venues, where loud machinery, tools, or processes are common. It educates workers on the importance of using hearing protection, recognising when noise becomes hazardous, and following control measures such as limiting exposure time and using quieter equipment.

The poster should be displayed in high-noise areas, such as near workshops, loading bays, machine rooms, or entrances to hearing protection zones. It may also be placed in welfare areas, break rooms, or training rooms to reinforce awareness during briefings or rest periods.

The poster states:
Incurable damage to hearing can be caused by exposure to high noise levels. The control of noise at work regulations 2005 place duties on employers and employees to reduce the risk of damage to hearing at work. Ensure you are familiar with the categories of risk and the actions to be taken.

What you need to know
Employers Must: Below 80dB: Reduce the risk of hearing damage to the lowest levels reasonably practicable.
Employers Must: First Action Level 80dB: Reduce the risk of hearing damage to the lowest levels reasonably practicable; Ensure noise assessments are carried out by a competent person; Ensure a record of assessments are kept until re-assessment; Provide necessary training, instruction and information on risks to hearing and how to minimise them and how to obtain ear protectors when required; Ensure ear protection is a. provided to employees who ask for them; d. Are kept and maintained to a satisfactory standard.
Employers Must: Second Action Level 85dB: Reduce the risk of hearing damage to the lowest levels reasonably practicable; Ensure noise assessments are carried out by a competent person; Ensure a record of assessments are kept until re-assessment; Use means other than ear defenders to reduce exposure to noise; Provide necessary training, instruction and information on risks to hearing and how to minimise them and how to obtain ear protectors when required; So far as reasonably practicable place notices and warning signs in ear protection areas; Provide hearing checks where noise assessments indicate a risk of hearing damage; Ensure ear protection is: b. Provided to all those who are exposed; c. Are used by those exposed; d. Are kept and maintained to a satisfactory standard; Ensure ear protection is used by all those who enter ear protection areas.
Employees Must: First Action Level 80dB: Use all other protective equipment provided; Report any faults or defects found with ear protectors or equipment.
Employees Must: Second Action Level 85dB: Use the ear protection provided; Use all other protective equipment provided; Report any faults or defects found with the ear protectors or equipment.

Materials Explained

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.