Written question asked by Doug Henderson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 1992. It was answered by Lord McLoughlin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 1992 on behalf of the Department of Employment.

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Dept of Employment

Question

How the requirements in the Noise Directive on audiometry are being implemented in the United Kingdom & what measures Health & Safety Executive has taken to ensure that employees exposed to noise at or above 85 dB(A) know they are entitled to a free hearing test through the NHS.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

211 c795-6W

Session

1992-93

EC documents

DIR86/188/EEC

Subjects

EU law Government departments Industry Leaflets Medical examinations Pollution control Noise Hearing Audiometry tests