At Speedy Compressors, everything is guided by our health and safety policy.
We continually and actively strive to reduce the number of cases of noise-induced hearing loss through noise at work and the number of accidents caused by poor lighting at work.
In April 2006 new regulations came into force for all industry sectors in Great Britain. The aim of the regulations is to ensure that workers' hearing is protected from excessive noise at their place of work, which could cause them to lose their hearing and/or to suffer from tinnitus (permanent ringing in the ears).
There are three levels at which employers must take appropriate measures to protect their staff, and risk assessments must be made if the noise level exceeds the lower level:
Lower Exposure Action Level
Daily or weekly exposure to noise of 80 dB;
Peak sound pressure of 135 dB
Upper Exposure Action Level
Daily or weekly exposure to noise of 85 dB;
Peak sound pressure of 137 dB
Maximum Exposure Action Level
Daily or weekly exposure to noise of 87 dB;
Peak sound pressure of 140 dB. This level of noise exposure must not be exceeded.
We have a policy of buying super-silenced equipment wherever and whenever possible.
To view our super-silenced product ranges please click here.
The Construction Health, Safety and Welfare regulations (1996) require that every work place, traffic route and access is properly lit.
Recommended minimum lighting levels depend on the type of job, location and perception of detail required. Employers must ensure a risk assessment is carried out and where there is a possible risk to employees, action must be taken to remove, reduce or control the risk.
The quicker and easier it is to see a hazard, the more easily it is avoided. The types of hazards present at work therefore determine the lighting requirements for safe operation.
The Speedy Power division offers a comprehensive range of lighting systems suitable for all your on-site requirements.
To find out more, please view our technical catalogue.
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