Directive 2003/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 8 U.K. Worker information and training

Without prejudice to Articles 10 and 12 of Directive 89/391/EEC the employer shall ensure that workers who are exposed to noise at work at or above the lower exposure action values, and/or their representatives, receive information and training relating to risks resulting from exposure to noise concerning, in particular:

(a)

the nature of such risks;

(b)

the measures taken to implement this Directive in order to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risks from noise, including the circumstances in which the measures apply;

(c)

the exposure limit values and the exposure action values laid down in Article 3 of this Directive;

(d)

the results of the assessment and measurement of the noise carried out in accordance with Article 4 of this Directive together with an explanation of their significance and potential risks;

(e)

the correct use of hearing protectors;

(f)

why and how to detect and report signs of hearing damage;

(g)

the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance and the purpose of health surveillance, in accordance with Article 10 of this Directive;

(h)

safe working practices to minimise exposure to noise.