Can Employees Wear Headphones at Work? Safety Risks & UK Guidance
Quick Answer: Employers should carry out a risk assessment and consider factors such as machinery, vehicles, alarms, communication requirements and workplace noise before allowing headphones or earbuds in the workplace. Allowing headphones at work might seem harmless—but in certain environments, it can create serious safety risks. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Employers must assess: The work […]