In need of your huge collective mind, IOSH Discussion Forum.

Would appreciate recommendations of providers for assessments of noise in a catering facility wash-up area. Suppose that detail irrelevant, but.

Also, longer-term, looking to get myself trained so we can do this stuff in-house.

Thanks in advance

Safetyamateur, suggest you take a look at OSHCR (http://www.oshcr.org/Search), using the County and Topic filters. You may find a suitable Safety Professional!

If IOSH members aren't even using this wonderful facility, what future for the Register?

The easy way today is provide personal noise dose meters [which are easily hired or can be got *free from hearing protection providers [*the providers would expect to be able to sell ear defenders etc thereafter] as already noted herein

More detail re the environment please e.g. is it a school; as in that kind of environment its not 'sociably' easy to manage noise as the most noise comes from the shrill screams of children which U cannot control and can U have cooks wearing ear protection?

Bob, if they're in the toilet all day, I'd say noise is the least of their worries.

As regards your question: It's a kitchen area where they wash the crocks, cutlery etc.

I'm intrigued by this dosimeter business. Is that really the standard method these days? Would save an awful lot of faffing about.

Must admit, I didn't even think of the consultants register but recommendations still have a place.

Thanks for all these comments, btw.