Compensation for excessive noise exposure

A ramp co-ordinator working for an airline at Heathrow Airport has been awarded £6,000 compensation. He was exposed to excessive levels of noise when handling baggage and working in the vicinity of aircraft, the engines of which were still running. He worked in an area surrounded by noisy conveyor belts. The noise was contained because the ceiling was very low. He also was required to meet aircraft to load and offload. He worked close to the aircraft’s engines. His employers did not take any precautions to protect his hearing.