We take a look at the implications for employers of the introduction of health and safety regulations relating to noise and vibration. Speculation that tighter legislation to protect workers from harmful occupational noise could spark a wave of new compensation claims for work-related hearing problems is not necessarily true, according to new research from UK health & safety experts, Croner. Nearly 65% polled by Croner/ youGov said they are already aware of their right to claim against an employer or former employer if they suffer with a work-related hearing detect or hearing loss.
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