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A review of reporting for workplace injury asks if work related hearing loss should be a reportable injury
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are now reviewing the RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) regulations. In a revised list of reportable occupational diseases, noise induced hearing loss is included for the first time. The consultation asks to what degree respondents agree or disagree with this (and other conditions) being included. If introduced, this is likely to have an impact on the level of demand for workplace noise reviews and hearing testing.
The consultation is open until June 30th
Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space
The IOA commented on detail on the draft new National Planing Policy Framework for England and is pleased to hear the Government listened
So far as noise and vibration are concerned, IOA welcome draft NPS for Fusion Energy Generation EN-8 as a clear and coherent framework aligning with existing policy
Impact of road traffic noise on walkers and cyclists is considered in new design guidance from Active Travel England
IOA support proposals to increase maximum closure orders for disruptive premises from 6 months to 12 months - with caveats
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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