Noise concerns
December 1st 2006 Ninety five percent of construction workers are concerned about possible damage to their hearing as a result of working in noisy environments, according to research carried out by equipment rental provider, Hewden. Yet the company says that the industry survey, part of its Shout About Noise Campaign, shows that 54% have received no training for noise hazards or control measures. Alarmingly, 72% of respondents said that they do not receive hearing tests from their employers and, remarkably, 66% do not use ear defenders to protect their hearing. Martin Williams, health and safety manager, comments "We were shocked by the results of the survey. Employers have a responsibility to comply with the regulations; those that do not may run into trouble with the enforcing authorities." Hewden provides a stepby- step visual guide that can be displayed on site. The guide and a poster are available to download freeof- charge from www.hewden .co.uk/safety_ guides. More articles from Hewden: | 
