What are the health and safety regulations for construction site noise?

Key UK regulations include:

• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 – Protects workers from harmful noise exposure.
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990 – Governs noise pollution that affects the public.
• The Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993 – Allows councils to take action on excessive construction noise.
• BS 5228: Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites – Provides guidance on controlling noise emissions.