Entertainment industry required to reduce noise levels
In April 2008, the existing regulations protecting workers in the music and entertainment sectors from exposure to excessive noise,
was replaced by the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (Noise Regulations). For other industry sectors these Regulations have been
in force since April 2006.
The European Directive (2003/10/EC) on which the Regulations are based, allowed the music and entertainment sectors a two-year transitional
period. This recognised that music is unusual as it is noise deliberately created for enjoyment and therefore practical guidelines are
necessary to help workers, employers and freelancers in the music and entertainment sectors protect their hearing and safeguard their careers.
Music and entertainment sectors are defined in the Noise Regulations as all workplaces where a) live music is played or b) recorded music
is played in a restaurant, bar, public house, discotheque or nightclub, or alongside live music or a live dramatic or dance performance.
For more information on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 visit Target 100.
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