Pubs and Clubs

What do you need to do?

Carry out a noise risk assessment (Where live amplified music is performed or loud amplfied recorded music played, you may assume that you need to take action)
There are steps you can take to reduce and control people's exposure to noise
People can still enjoy the music with these controls in place

Steps you can take to reduce people's exposure to noise include:

Acoustic controls: help to absorb reverberant noise

Physical separation: keep employees away from noisy areas

Direction controls: to point the sound where you want it - the dance floor or performance area, and away from bars and other areas

Volume control: keep all equipment in good working condition and make it clear who can use the volume controls

Managing exposure: to reduce the length of time to which individuals are exposed

Information, instruction and training: to make sure everyone understands what you are doing about noise, and why it is important

Hearing protection: but only after you have looked at all other ways of controlling noise or while you are implementing a more permanent solution

Hearing health checks: make sure people at risk are regularly monitored