GCU is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our staff and others who are affected by our activities including students, visitors and contractors.
Noise at work
Hearing loss is usually a gradual process due to prolonged exposure to noise. However, hearing damage can also be caused immediately by sudden, extremely loud explosive noises, for example, from guns or cartridge-operated machines.
The aim of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations is to ensure that worker’s hearing is protected from excessive noise in the workplace, which could cause hearing loss and/or tinnitus (permanent ringing in the ears).
