Extinguisher Misuse

[Graeme]

Graeme, I like that, especially when it gives neaerly 100 decibels.  The only problem might be that the 2nd action level for noise at work is 90 decibels and one of the poor souls may get there ears hurt.

all the better then.

[Chris Houston]

Graeme, I like that, especially when it gives neaerly 100 decibels.  The only problem might be that the 2nd action level for noise at work is 90 decibels and one of the poor souls may get there ears hurt.

all the better then.

1 - The noise regs are to protect staff, not students.
2 - They can move away from the noise.

[kurnal]

Most of the students will probably spend more time in the disco or pop concert where measured noise levels may be encountered close to the speakers up to 140 dB. Bet they wont complain about that!

The noise at work action levels were reduced last year to 80 and 85 dB but dont forget that these levels are averaged over a full working day so even for employees for a short period noise levels may exceed these levels.
If I recall does not BS5839 talk about a maximum level of 120 dB for fire alarms - or have I been dreaming again?

[Graeme]

Disco's Kurnal!!

you are showing your age but your not dreaming on the 120Dba

[kurnal]

Old maybe and my shimmy is more a wobble but I can can still put it together at the palais. And the DDA means I can get the zimmer through much more easily.

[jokar]

How easy it is to get caught out, there was I concentrating on RR(FS)O and they change the noise at work regs.  Chris, does not H&S apply to all persons whether at work or not?  If not, why are students excluded, is it because parents pay for them

[Chris Houston]

Current legislation protects employees, not just one's own employees.  One has a duty of care to visitors and guests, but less specific legal responsibilities.

[Mike Buckley]

The noise at work regs action levels apply to continuous noise and when action is needed. So the 80 and 85 dB levels apply to employees who are exposed to the noise averaged over a day or a week. There are however peak sound levels and the lower action level for this is 135 dB. So you can crank the volume up on the fire alarm to 134dB and still be ok if it is only occaisional and for a short duration.  

Incidentally the HSE can exempt the emergency services from the provisions of the act if they conflict the activities they are expected to carry out.