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Factories and other Places of Work (Noise Prevention and Control) Rules, 2005 (L.N. No. 25 of 2005).

País/Territorio
Kenya
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
2005
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 22 of 1 April 2005, pp. 193-213.
Materia
Aire y atmósfera
Palabra clave
Contaminación acústica
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental
Resumen

These Regulations prescribe measures against noise in any factory, premises, places processes and operations to which the provisions of the factories and other Places of work Act apply. Regulation 4 prescribes compulsory noise levels. Where noise exceeds the continuous equivalent a specified level, the occupier of a premises must develop and implement an effective noise control and hearing conservation programme in accordance with regulation 5. Regulation 6 prescribes regular noise measurements to be carried out by an occupier. Other noise prevention and reduction measures are prescribed such as establishment of noise hazard areas, information and training and control of equipment. (20 regulations)

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