Our team conducted a project focused on assessing noise levels at a factory in Dudley. The aim was to ensure workers weren’t exposed to harmful noise levels and to recommend ways to reduce exposure where necessary. The assessment found that workers, especially those on the production floor, were exposed to levels of noise that could cause hearing damage if left unchecked. Some tasks, like using machinery, were noisier than others, and hearing protection wasn’t always used consistently.
To help improve things, a few recommendations were made. Regular maintenance on machines to keep noise levels down, better training on how to use earplugs properly, and encouraging workers to wear hearing protection during specific tasks were all suggested. There was also a push to create quieter zones and introduce health checks for workers regularly exposed to high noise levels.
Overall, the project stressed the importance of making the workplace safer by managing noise exposure, providing the right gear, and ensuring workers understand how to protect themselves from potential hearing damage.