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Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2019 (BR 23/2019).

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Noise pollution Fishing vessel Equipment Navigation Public health
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister responsible for Maritime Administration, in exercise of the power conferred by sections 93 and 94 of the Merchant Shipping Act 2002, provide for the control of exposure of workers on Bermuda ships to noise as defined in these Regulations. The Regulations set oy the duties of employers and others in case work is to be carried out which could expose any worker to levels of noise. The employer shall assess the level of noise to which workers are exposed. They also require employers to eliminate or control exposure to noise in the workplace as much as possible and provide for health surveillance of workers in relation to noise exposure.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implements

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Navigation, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX