Are there any laws that protect employees fromm too much noise in the form of music in the workplace?

Question

I mean above 85 dc for at least 4 hrs in a place where you have to shout to communicate with guests. I am particularly interested in Canada? I know that above 85dc causes damage -- there is legislation for factories etc, but why is music not considered to have the same detrimental effects at very loud levels?

Answer 1

where do you work? In a bar? If you were in the us I would tell you to check with your state department of labor which could have a web site but Canada. Sorry no clue.

Answer 2

Check out health and safety rules. I believe that noise above a certain level may be dealt with under these rules. This may apply in UK, not sure about Canada.

Answer 3

Most workplaces are subject to OSHA or state's version and there is a noise standard there. Just do some research and you can find out what is legal limit before they have to provide personal protection (earplugs) or change the environment. Best not to approach the subject saying you are going to call OSHA first.

Answer 4

In the UK yes Health and Safety

Answer 5

Yes there are laws against this especially if you can prove that it can cause serious medical long-term damage like deafness.+

Answer 6

In the UK it is covered under Health & Safety

Canada wil have an equivalent, but I don't know what it is called.

Answer 7

I assume there must. A work place should be comfortable and safe.

Answer 8

Perhaps a new job is in order.

Answer 9

if you so choose you have the right to purchase ear plugs...i feel your pain.....where can i send you forty cents!!!!!!!!!!