Health effects of noise. Ill health. Moving on from the previous article on Health Effects of Noise, it would probably be helpful to discuss the effects of stress and anxiety as well as physical Ill Health caused by noise in the workplace. There are 3-distinct section to the human ear … Read More
The Health Effects of Noise have been well documented for many years with the emphasis being on the physical aspects of hearing damage. However, in recent years the psychological effects of noise have also been recognised and are now part of the ever expanding area of occupational health which covers … Read More
The HSE chimes in over Big Ben conservation project with concerns of hearing damage to the workers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has hit back at the critics of silencing the bells during the tower restoration project. The most famous clock in the world fell silent yesterday after chiming … Read More
Further Action On Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome has been requested by the BDA. The use of more and more powered tools creating vibration has lead to a greater increase in HAVS which can lead to painful disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints. The BDA is reminding all members … Read More
Should the self-employed be entitled to National Minimum Wage Should the self-employed be entitled to a national minimum wage? This is a hot question currently being debated in the UK. Should the national minimum wage for certain sections of self-employed people be extended, and isn’t the whole point of being … Read More
