action plan

An action plan arising from a noise risk assessment should make specific recommendations to reduce exposure to noise, preferably to below the first action level. It should include:

• details of changes to work practices;
• changes to equipment (to reduce noise levels at source);
• minimum specifications for hearing protectors;
• the need or desire for permanent active noise level monitors; and
• training required for the exposed operators.

Line manager(s) should be responsible for implementing the recommendations.