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STFC Safety, Health and
Environment (SHE) Codes
• SHE communication is an area the STFC needs
to improve and a simple demonstration of
effective safety management –
e-mails alone are not enough.
• This package is one of a series of STFC SHE
Code – updates, revisions and launches.
• This simple presentation should be used by
STFC Managers at all levels to cascade the key
messages to all staff and contractors during your
routine communication meetings.
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Simplified format
for SHE Codes
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To aid their communication and understanding
- simple language and clear responsibilities
Purpose – why the code exists
Scope – where it does and does not apply
Definitions – of key terms
Responsibilities – set out by role – read the part
applicable to you, simple language
Appendices - specific to the code but include
standard appendices for the training relevant to the
code, and an audit checklist
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Environment (SHE) Group
Introduction to STFC SHE Code 18
“Control of Noise at Work”
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Why a Noise SHE Code?
• Hearing loss caused by exposure to noise at
work continues to be a significant
occupational health hazard.
– Some 170,000 people in the UK suffer
deafness, tinnitus (permanent ringing in the
ears) or other ear/hearing conditions as a
result of exposure to excessive noise at
work.
• This code meets the provisions of the
“Control of Noise at Work Regulations” 2005
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Application of the code
• This code applies to all STFC employees and
tenants, and activities carried out on STFC sites, or
off site if carried out in the course of STFC
employment.
• Contract Supervising Officers are responsible for
ensuring, as appropriate, that contractor
management undertake and record their own noise
risk assessments, and implement suitable noise
control measures.
• Reflecting legislation the code defines Lower and
Upper Action Values, at 80dB(A) and 85dB(A)
respectively, for which noise assessments must be
undertaken.
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Key features
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Sets out responsibilities for managers to:
– avoid where practicable, staff undertaking work
in noisy environments;
– where this is not possible ensure that a risk
assessment based upon the findings of a noise
assessment is undertaken;
– ensure that hearing protection controls are
implemented and personal protective equipment
(PPE) employed in noisy areas; and
– ensure all staff working in noisy environments
undertake regular hearing assessments.
Establishes through SHE Group a register of noisy
areas and a Competent Noise assessor.
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Key points
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Read the part of the Code relevant to you.
Do you work in, or are you responsible for,
noisy areas?
Typically a noisy area would require people to
raise their voices when holding a normal
conversation when about 2 metres apart
- are they marked? have they been assessed?
If you work in areas that require hearing
protection are you undertaking regular hearing
test through Occupational Health?
If you suspect a location may be noisy contact
your local SHE team for a noise assessment
to be undertaken.
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SHE Training
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A standard Appendix to each SHE code lists necessary
training - competence in safety is important
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Training Appendices should be used by managers and staff
when considering new hazards or in general as part of
Annual Performance Reviews (APRs).
- see SHE Code 10 ‘Provision of SHE training’
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As each code is launched relevant training will be set up for
staff.
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To book this training contact your local SHE training
contact:
- DL/RAL 8288; UKATC 8325; Swindon 2061
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Further questions
SHE Group
- Graeme Finlan, DL, 3147, RAL, 6249
- Mark Roberts, DL, 3283
- Matt Dickson, RAL, 5329
or Departmental Safety Contact
If you have questions on the content or the
format of the presentation.
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CLF Brian Wyborn
RAL 5589
Departmental
Safety Contacts
ISIS Jane Vickers
RAL 8331
SRS Mike Bailey
DL 3904
Corporate Andy Dickinson
Services RAL 8345
TBU Steve Quinton
RAL 5534
Christine Mills
DL 3885
PPD Martin Gibson
RAL 5258
SSTD Tony Richards
RAL 6146
Colin Weeks
DL 3294
CSED Tim Franks
DL 3985
Julia Easton
RAL 5796
E- Andrew Kaye
science RAL 8279
ASTeC Joe Herbert
DL 3215
UKATC Ron Lambert
ROE ROE 325
RAL Andy Boyd
HQ RAL 8222
Swindon Rose
STFCRussell
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HQ Swindon 2061