by westoncompliance | Jun 22, 2026 | DESNZ, Noise, Renewables, UK, Wind Energy
DESNZ has published new guidance on assessing and controlling operational noise from onshore wind turbines, replacing the long-standing ETSU-R-97 framework. The guidance sets updated noise assessment criteria and monitoring methods to ensure nearby residents receive...
by westoncompliance | May 15, 2026 | DESNZ, Habitat, Noise, OPRED, UK
DESNZ and OPRED have published the second SAC Underwater Noise Regulators Working Group Progress Report on the ‘Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation’ gov.uk page, under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations...
by westoncompliance | May 7, 2026 | Environment, Explosives, MMO, Noise, OPRED, Surveying, UK
The MMO and OPRED have issued a formal call for information from developers and operators planning underwater noise-generating activities in or affecting the Southern North Sea Special Area of Conservation during Winter 2026–27 (1 October 2026 to 31 March...
by westoncompliance | Apr 14, 2026 | Certification, Noise, OPSS, Regulatory Process, UK
The OPSS provides guidance to Great Britain and Northern Ireland for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.The guidance for Great Britain has been updated to reflect the changes made by the Noise Emission in...
by westoncompliance | Feb 5, 2026 | DBT, Noise, OPSS, UK
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have updated and rationalised the content of this guidance.This guidance explains UK regulations controlling noise emissions from outdoor machinery, aimed at reducing...
by westoncompliance | Dec 3, 2025 | Environment, Environment Agency, Noise, Onshore, UK, Vibration
The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on noise and vibration for environmental permit applications, explaining when a noise and vibration impact assessment and management plan are required.It helps operators determine if their activities –...
by westoncompliance | Dec 3, 2025 | Defra, Environment, Environment Agency, Noise, Onshore, Risk Assessment, UK
The Environment Agency (EA) and Defra have updated the section ‘Risks from noised and vibration’, which has been amended to reflect the recent publication of ‘Noise and vibration: Environmental permit application guidance’ with the Noise...
by westoncompliance | Oct 14, 2025 | Environment, Equipment, Health and Safety, HMSO, Labelling, Noise, Occupational Health, Onshore, UK
This statutory instrument amends the 2001 UK regulations on noise emissions for outdoor equipment, updating definitions, measurement methods and labelling rules to align with the 2024 amendments to EU Directive 2000/14/EC. It introduces a new Schedule 6A for...
by westoncompliance | Oct 13, 2025 | Health and Safety Executive, Marine, MCA, Noise, UK, Vibration
The MCA has issued an amendment to the marine information notice which advises industry on codes of practice for controlling risks due to noise and vibration on ships, and where copies may be obtained. Amendment 4 updates cost and ISBN references of some publications...
by westoncompliance | Sep 26, 2025 | Environment, MMO, Noise, OPRED, UK, Wildlife
OPRED is requesting information from developers planning impulsive noise-generating activities (like piling, UXO clearance, or geophysical surveys) in or near the Southern North Sea Special Area of Conservation (SNS SAC) during Winter 2025–2026 or Summer 2026. This...
by westoncompliance | Sep 23, 2025 | Marine, MCA, Noise, Occupational Health, UK
The MCA has issued amendment 1 to this MGN, which provides guidance on the requirements for the protection from the risks related to exposure to noise at work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007.This notice applies to all ship and fishing vessel owners, ship...
by westoncompliance | Sep 10, 2025 | Consultation, Noise, Occupational Health, Onshore, OPSS, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) sought views on the introduction of proposed amendments to EU Directive 2000/14/EC concerning methods to measure airborne noise, across the UK.A summary of responses has now been published.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Aug 5, 2025 | Environment, MMO, Noise, OPRED, UK, Wildlife
OPRED is requesting information from developers planning impulsive noise-generating activities (like piling, UXO clearance, or geophysical surveys) in or near the Southern North Sea Special Area of Conservation (SNS SAC) during Winter 2025–2026 or Summer 2026. This...
by westoncompliance | Aug 1, 2025 | Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Noise, Occupational Health, UK
The MCA has published this MGN to update references. It should be read in conjunction with MGN 658 (M+F) the merchant shipping and fishing vessel (control of noise at work) regulations 2007 and MGN 636 (M) amendment 4 the merchant shipping and...
by westoncompliance | Jul 8, 2025 | Consultation, DESNZ, Environment, Noise, Renewables, UK, Wind Energy
DESNZ seek views on updated guidance regarding the assessment of noise from onshore wind turbines across the UK.This consultation closes on 29 August 2025.Read more…Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Certification, Noise, OPSS, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has updated the GB guide to include the actions required if the Approved Body resigns.Read more…Source: OPSS.
by westoncompliance | Jan 21, 2025 | BEIS, DESNZ, Noise, OPRED, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have made amendments to Habitats Regulations webpage, adding the SAC...
by westoncompliance | Jan 15, 2025 | BEIS, DESNZ, Environment, Noise, OPRED, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have uploaded a new Schedule 3 notification template, and monitoring...
by westoncompliance | Dec 12, 2024 | Noise, OPSS, Regulatory Process, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has amended statutory guidance following legislation to extend recognition of CE marking on products being placed on the Great Britain (GB) market which came into effect on 1 October 2024.This guide is for businesses...
by westoncompliance | Nov 18, 2024 | Health, Health and Safety, Noise, Occupational Health, Safety, Transport, UK
The UK Government has published guidance for operators of seagoing and small commercial vessels. They must ensure worker safety by adhering to safety standards, maintaining equipment, and ensuring qualified crews. They also must implement emergency procedures, provide...
